
Dapper Dividends
Dapper Dividends is a quirky and unique take on dividend growth investing!
I’m Russ, born in '78, Chicago raised, US Navy in the late '90s, have a wife and two teenage daughters, commercial loading dock equipment installer and service tech since '99.
While the following content are my opinions on investing and life, nothing is to be considered advice, but shared knowledge for your fun and entertainment!
Latest episodes

Dec 12, 2020 • 28min
DD71 ~ Mr. Aurelius. DIS, PEP, KO, JNJ. The Real McKenzies!
Talked some Marcus Aurelius, What's the deal with Disney, Dividends and buys in my portfolios and a few covered calls.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - DIS, AAPL, AMZN, CMCSA, VIACA, T, ROKU, SPOT, LYB, HMC, XOM, ADM, IBM, MMM, JNJ, MO, KO, PEP, CVX, MSFT. (Full Disclosure, I am long all of these except AMZN, CMCSA, VIACA, ROKU & SPOT)
Song of the show - "Chip" by The Real McKenzies
Disclaimer - I am not a financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opinions shared for fun and entertainment.

Dec 9, 2020 • 56min
DD70 ~ The Richuation Room Interview!
Special episode as I was on the Richuation Room podcast.
Be sure to check him out on all your podcatchers, on youtube and on twitter @RichuationRoom.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - NIO, JNJ, PG, MCD, BTC. (Full Disclosure - I am long NIO, JNJ, PG, MCD & BTC)
Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. All opinions shared are for fun and entertainment only!

Dec 6, 2020 • 39min
DD69~ 3 Cannabis stocks, ALB SOLD, MET, MO, MMM. Deee-Lite!
It has been an incredibly busy week and I'm talking about a few cannabis stocks, why I sold Albemarle, what I bought with the proceeds, how much the annual dividend income increased and what's up with my AT&T options in the SDIRA portfolio.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - MJ, CGC, CRLBF, IIPR, ALB, T, MO, MMM, XOM, DUK, PEP, KMB, MET. (Full Disclosure - I am long ALB, T, MO, MMM, XOM, DUK, PEP, KMB & MET.)
Song of the show - "Groove is in the heart" by Deee-Lite.
Disclaimer - This is not financial advice and I am not a licensed financial adviser. You must consult with a fiduciary before investing money in the stock market.

Dec 2, 2020 • 20min
DD68- Drive to work with me. $ALB, $MET, $MO, $TSLA. Cure!
Was just about to record, and I received an OT call, so, I’m bringing you on the road with me as I drive to a nighttime call in Plainfield, IL. Talked about learning from the past, what to do moving forward, and some market moves I made and why. The song of the show is “A Forest” by The Cure.

Nov 28, 2020 • 53min
DD67~ How to invest in Las Vegas/Gambling. MGM, CZR, MGP. Michael Jackson!
This is a long episode and has everything a beginner needs to know to begin investing in the gambling/gaming/Las Vegas companies and industry.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - SBUX, PEP, MGM, CZR, WYNN, MGP, VICI, GLPI, SGMS, IGT, BJK, BETZ, NERD, NETL, STOR, NNN, WPC, O, IIPR, GLPI, STAG. (Full Disclosure - I am long SBUX, PEP & MGP)
Song of the Show - "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. Investing carries risk of loss and you must assess your own situation and speak with a licensed professional before investing.

Nov 25, 2020 • 21min
DD66~ From Las Vegas with Love. Elvis!
I debated on putting out another episode as we’re in Las Vegas celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary. I had no material and nothing written down, but I gave life, love and investing advice. Check it out!!

Nov 21, 2020 • 39min
DD65 ~ I Pencil. PEP, IBM, JNJ, KMB. Johnny Cash!
As I drove through the Southside of Chicago today, I noticed a McDonalds and thought about all the different dividend paying companies that are located within. And with that thoughtful reflection, I was reminded of an essay I had read many years ago by Leonard E. Read, entitled - I, Pencil.
So, I read the essay on this episode and is about 15 minutes long. Afterwards I recap the buys, a sell and the dividends.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - IVZ, IBM, KMB, MRK, ALB, PRU, PEP, JNJ, ABBV, PG, ETN & ET. (Full disclosure - I am long all of them except for IVZ.)
Song of the show "A Boy Named Sure" by Johnny Cash
Disclaimer - This is not financial advice and I am not a licensed investment adviser. The stock market carries a risk of loss and you must do your own due diligence before investing and/or speak with a licensed financial adviser.

Nov 18, 2020 • 39min
DD64 ~ You are worth more than you know! IVZ, SPYD, PRU. A.F.I.!
If you're looking for motivation, you're going to want to check out the entire episode. Lots of good stuff in here today!
Recapping a sale, buys and dividends received.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - IVZ, SPYD, MO, IBM, KMB, MRK, PRU, PG, ABBV, JNJ. (Full Disclosure - I am long - JNJ, MO, IBM, KMB, MRK, PRU, PG, ABBV.)
Song of the show - End Transmission by A.F.I. - Head to youtube and look up "Dapper Dividends Playlist" for all my show songs.
Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opinions shared for fun and entertainment only.

Nov 14, 2020 • 29min
DD63~ Respond instead of react. PEP, MET, PRU, MO. Rammstein!
Today we talked about cryptocurrency, free coins on coinbase, responding instead of reacting and the taxable and SDIRA portfolio activity.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - BTC, XLM, XRP, COMP, EOS, CGLD, ALGO, MKR, PEP, NIO, MET, PRU, ACI, GD, O, T, MO, IBM, CSCO. (Full Disclosure - I am long all of these!)
Song of the show - "Ich tu dir weh" by Rammstein
Disclaimer- I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are my thoughts and opinions shared for fun and entertainment.

Nov 11, 2020 • 41min
DD62~ 3 Stocks to buy that can benefit from the vaccine. Taylor Dayne!
I give the secret of how to be wealthy, explain why I didn't buy anything today and go through an article I read on Marketbeat.com, 3 Stocks to Buy that Can Benefit from the Vaccine by Sean Sechler.
Tickers mentioned in this episode - Well, that would spoil the surprise now, wouldn't it? :)
Song of the show - "Tell it to my heart" by Taylor Dayne
Disclaimer - I am not a licensed financial adviser and this is not financial advice. These are just my opinions shared for fun and entertainment!