In brief: The Dividend Aristocrats are companies of the S&P 500 that have paid steadily increasing dividends for at least 25 years have outperformed the broader market over time. In this article, we look at the most recent dividend increase of this set of dividend growth stocks. Ten dividend aristocrats did raise their dividend payouts…
Investors can follow our model dividend portfolios (international, retirement) and defensive stock selection concept. The year 2020 has been a year of outperformance compared to the portfolio’s benchmarks. Here is a brief summary of last years performance: Our International Dividend Portfolio also gained 1.63% (in USD) in December and is now up 9.69% for the…
In brief: Stock analysts say these European stocks have upside potential, based on their one-year price target. The Euro Stoxx 50 index is a select group of companies designed by STOXX. Its goal is “to provide a blue-chip representation of Supersector leaders in the Eurozone” This list could help active dividend growth investors to identify…
Are you looking for some more income in this low-interest environment? Check out these 10 High Yield European Stocks which have rewarded their shareholders with at least 10+ years of consecutive dividend increases. European Dividend In Europe, companies are more focused on paying out a certain percentage of their profits as dividends. Whereas in the…
For Dividend growth investors in Europe, we created a European Dividend Aristocrats certificate to easily track the European edition of the famous Dividend Aristocrats. European Dividend Aristocrats tracker at a glance The European Dividend Aristocrats portfolio (EUDIVAR) includes all companies that have increased dividends every year for the last 10 consecutive years and are part…
In brief: The S&P Euro Dividend Aristocrats Index is based on the 40 highest dividend-yielding Eurozone companies within the S&P Europe Broad Market Index (BMI) The Euro Dividend Aristocrats achieved a dividend policy of increasing or stable dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. At the start of 2021, there are 21 new companies added…
Key points: The UK Dividend Aristocrats Index is created by S&P and is based on a managed dividends policy of increasing or stable dividends for at least 10 consecutive years. In Europe, it is not common to focus on paying a dividend in a row ( consecutive years) to the shareholders. Only 35 UK stocks…
The Dogs of the Dow is a well-known and simple dividend investment strategy. As inspiration for (high) dividend yield investors, we also publish the European Dogs of the Dow-version based on the major European Index, the EURO STOXX 50. The 2021-edition can be found on the European Dogs of the Dow page. The US-version can…
Our latest Dividend newsletter is now available to our members. 2020 has been quite a rare and remarkable year for our members and dividend growth investors. In the first 2021-edition, you will find the following items: 1. Monthly recap 2. Dividend Portfolios International dividend portfolio Retirement Portfolio (US) Defensive Aristocrats 2020 3. Dividend Inspiration Lists…
Performance update – December 2020 Our International Dividend Portfolio gained 1.63% in US$ and 0.39% in € in December. The full-year performance is 9.69% in US$ for the International Dividend Portfolio. Since its inception in 2009, the portfolio has returned 330% in US$ and 389% in €, excluding reinvesting dividends. Last month’s performance dashboard shows…