Dividend Talk

In this episode, Derek and European Dividend Growth Investor share how their portfolio allocation strategies have evolved over the years. They discuss their approaches to diversification, the impact of risk tolerance, and lessons learned from dividend investing. Topics Covered: Building a portfolio allocation strategy Diversification: How much is enough? The role of high-yield stocks and closed-end funds Listener questions on companies, strategies, and tools Companies mentioned:$HPQ, $HRL, $AAPL, $MSFT, $KO, $PEP, $CNR, $ENB, $AES, $LYB Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome and weekly updates4:30 - The evolution of portfolio allocation strategies12:00 - Balancing diversification with conviction20:45 - Listener questions: Capital recycling and holding winners35:10 - High-yield midstream companies and utilities45:00 - Tools, resources, and the role of fractional shares55:00 - Discussion on JEPI and similar ETFs Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

Stocks plummeting by 20%? The hosts explore effective strategies for navigating such downturns, with specific attention to Target's recent drop and its broader implications. They tackle stock lending skepticism, potential macroeconomic shifts under a new administration, and the intricacies of share buybacks that affect corporate returns. Dive into the complexity of pension liabilities and their impact on companies like PepsiCo and Google. It's a whirlwind of insights and advice for astute investors amidst the market chaos!

In this episode, we examine four under-the-radar European dividend aristocrats. We also discuss the impact of investment trust discounts, BDCs as high-yield opportunities, and the moral dilemmas of investing in defence stocks. Plus, hear our take on Bitcoin and AI tools in financial analysis. Chapters: [00:00] Introduction and Work-Travel Realities [03:10] ASML Investor Day & Market Reactions [07:20] Siemens: Dividend Hikes, Electrification, and Automation [15:00] Spirax-Sarco: Steam Solutions and Cyclical Opportunities [21:12] Total Energies: Balancing Oil, Renewables, and Long-Term Strategy [32:30] BAE Systems: Defense Stocks, Morality, and Market Position [42:00] Sage Group: Small Business ERP Solutions & Cloud Transition [50:00] Listener Questions: Bitcoin, AI for Analysts, Pensions, and BDCs Companies Mentioned: ASML, Siemens, Spirax-Sarco, Total Energies, BAE Systems, Burberry, BP, Sage Group, and UK Wind. Follow Us: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_Twitter⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dividend Talk podcast! This week, we dive into the third and final week of the year focused on quarterly earnings, featuring a variety of European and US companies.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Market Sentiment and European Focus 06:45 Accounting Scandals: ADM’s Latest Update 12:00 Impact of China’s $1.4 Trillion Stimulus 18:30 LVMH and the Chinese Luxury Market 23:00 Snap-on’s 15% Dividend Hike (Ticker: SNA) 28:00 Glanbia’s Evolution and Growth (Ticker: GPN) 32:15 Analysis of Hershey's Recent Struggles (Ticker: HSY) 39:00 Deutsche Post Earnings Review (Ticker: DHL) 43:00 Listener Questions on Dividend Portfolios and US Retail Stocks 50:00 Closing Remarks Tickers Mentioned: ADM LVMH SNA GPN HSY DHL Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into dividend investing from a European perspective! Follow Us: 📘 Twitter - ⁠@Dividendtalk_Twitter⁠🐦 Twitter - ⁠@European_DGI⁠👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dividend Talk podcast! In this episode, we review five companies’ quarterly earnings from the US. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Market Overview and Q3 Earnings 05:00 Discussion on Estee Lauder (Ticker: EL) 08:30 Impact of Chinese Market on Luxury Brands 12:00 Philip Morris Factory Closures (Ticker: PM) 15:00 Inflation Fears in the UK 18:30 Dividend Announcements: AbbVie (Ticker: ABBV) 22:00 Shell’s Financial Performance (Ticker: SHEL) 26:00 T. Rowe Price Earnings (Ticker: TROW) 30:00 Clorox Company Analysis (Ticker: CLX) 35:00 VICI Properties Update (Ticker: VICI) 40:00 Listener Questions and Diversification Strategies 45:00 Thoughts on Financial Independence 50:00 Closing Remarks Tickers Mentioned: EL PM ABBV SHEL TROW CLX VICI Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more updates on dividend investing with a European flavor Twitter - @Dividendtalk_ Twitter - @European_DGI Join our Facebook Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk Show Notes will be available on  - https://dividendtalkpodcast.com/category/podcast/Talk Premium Newsletter - https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/

This week, we’re reviewing Q3 earnings for some of the world's top dividend stocks. Expect news, dividend hikes, and an honest take on where these companies are heading with a European flavour. Timestamps: 00:00 Quick Welcome! 00:10 News of the Week: Interactive Brokers and Saxo Bank 10:45 Big Dividend Hikes: Iberdrola (IBDRY) & Starbucks (SBUX) 12:15 Unilever (UL): New CEO, New Moves 26:05 Snap-on (SNA) Quarter Review 30:10 Assa Abloy (ASAZY) Updates & Partnerships 34:30 IBM (IBM) Numbers Explained 40:00 Listener Q&A: Time, AI, and Sustainable Investing Tickers Mentioned: IBE.MC, SBUX, UL, SNA, ASAZY, IBM That's it from us. We hope you enjoyed the show and feel free to continue the conversation at our Facebook Group:

Welcome to Episode 217 of the Dividend Talk Podcast! In this episode, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor (EDGI) discuss their third-quarter dividend portfolio performance, recent stock purchases, and some key earnings reports. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro & Quick Market Recap 02:00 - ECB Rate Cuts & Impact on Mortgages 07:00 - Derek’s €100K Milestone  10:30 - EDGI's Dividend Portfolio Grows by 29%!   16:00 - Recent Stock Purchases: Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) & BAE Systems (BA.L) 18:00 - Earnings Highlights: ASML (ASML), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)   30:00 - Listener Questions     - Trading 212 Debit Card: Good for Dividend Investors?     - Taxes on Dividends in Belgium & Sweden     - Paddleball & Pickleball: Growing Sports, Growing Industries?   50:00 - Target (TGT), Diageo (DGE.L), Pernod Ricard (RI) Discussion   If you enjoy this episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more dividend growth investing content! --- Companies & Tickers Mentioned - ASR Nederland (ASRNL) - Paychex (PAYX) - Evolution Gaming (EVO) - Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) - BAE Systems (BA.L) - ASML Holding NV (ASML) - Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) - Target (TGT) - Diageo (DGE.L) - Pernod Ricard (RI) - Ahold Delhaize (AD.AS) Thanks for listening! Let us know your thoughts in the comments and feel free to ask any questions for future episode

In this episode, we sit down with Manni Mistry to explore his path to Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) and how he has optimized his portfolio for long-term success. Manni shares his experience transitioning from traditional stock picking to a carefully curated dividend portfolio that will soon support his lifestyle and early retirement. We discuss the strategies that helped him along the way, as well as the balance between income and growth. Tune in as we cover: A reflection on an email received from CanadianDGI with his personal story on high-yield dividend investing Manni’s investing journey and his transition to a dividend-focused portfolio with less than 20 holdings How he structures his portfolio for financial independence Listener questions on investment strategies, stock picks, and more We also dive into a fun rapid-fire round and hear Manni's thoughts about a stock pick of the week! Be sure to join the conversation and share this episode with your community. As always, we appreciate your support in making Dividend Talk a part of your weekly routine.

In this week’s episode of Dividend Talk, we dive into the sustainability of using high-yield dividend stocks as a path to financial independence, often referred to as FIRE. Is building a portfolio of 10% yielders a viable strategy, or is it a risky gamble? We explore the trade-off between high dividend yields and capital growth, the risk of dividend cuts during downturns, and how behavioral finance impacts retirees relying on high-yield stocks for income. We also discuss some of our favorite high-yield stocks and the long-term viability of such an approach. In addition to the main topic, we cover the latest earnings from Nike, along with some significant dividend hikes from RPM International ($RPM), Lockheed Martin ($LMT), and Colgate-Palmolive ($CL). As always, we answer listener questions on everything from voting for board members to dealing with financial independence in the workplace, and even share our thoughts on the current state of the automotive industry in Europe. Tune in for another insightful episode packed with dividend growth investing tips!

In this episode of Dividend Talk, we explore a few dividend stocks that stand to benefit from China’s economic revival as the country enacts stimulus measures aimed at boosting growth. With efforts to reignite infrastructure and consumer spending, these stocks are well-positioned to capitalize on the recovery. We also dive into BASF’s recent decision to reduce its dividend and whether it's time to sell, especially considering China's rebound. Additionally, we review dividend hikes from Honeywell and McDonald’s, which continue to build on their long-term dividend growth success. We answer listener questions on Alibaba’s recent performance and China’s stimulus news, Siemens’ presence in China’s industrial sector, and whether oil and gas companies remain attractive for long-term investors. Other topics include the role of Amdocs in the telecom sector and how China’s economic rebound might reshape your dividend portfolio. With China reducing interest rates and injecting liquidity into its banking system, it’s an exciting time for dividend investors to reassess their strategies. Stocks mentioned in this episode: BASF (BASFY) Honeywell (HON) McDonald’s (MCD) Siemens (SIEGY) Alibaba (BABA) Procter & Gamble (PG) Unilever (UL) LVMH (LVMUY) Starbucks (SBUX) Amdocs (DOX) Microsoft (MSFT) Apple (AAPL) KLA Corp (KLAC) American Express (AXP) Broadcom (AVGO) UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Alphabet (GOOG) CME Group (CME) Visa (V) Join us for an in-depth look at how these companies could benefit from China’s resurgence and what it means for your investment decisions. Continue the conversation on Facebook: 🔗💬 https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk Become a Premium member: 🚀✨ https://europeandgi.com/sign-up #ChinaRevival #DividendStocks #BASF #Alibaba #Siemens #Amdocs #Investing