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Rule Breaker Investing

Dividend Fools, Vol. 2

May 1, 2024
Experienced dividend investor Buck Hartzell & financial expert Matt Argersinger join to discuss the practical value of dividends, challenges & misconceptions, stock buybacks vs. dividends, spotlight on stock picks & strategies. Topics include the shift away from dividend investing, importance of reinvesting dividends, and exploring dividend stocks and strategies from insurance to technology companies.
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Quick takeaways

  • Shift towards lower dividend yields due to factors like declining interest rates and business culture shifts.
  • Dividends act as a cushion for stock drops, aiding in wealth compounding; companies like Costco showcase hybrid dividend models.

Deep dives

The Shift in Dividend Investing

Dividend yield in the S&P 500 hits a record low of 1.4%. Over the past 40 years, the trend of declining dividend yield is observed, contrasting with historical higher yields. Factors like declining interest rates and shifts in business culture contribute to this change.

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