Gain with leverage

Discover our analysis of our stock market performance, which is now outperforming expectations thanks to the dollar's leverage effect, with a significant increase compared with the end of 2010. Despite remaining in negative territory at -4.58%, this positive correction in the equity market and the dollar offers encouraging prospects for 2011.

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Merry Christmas!

Our portfolio declined by -4.37% this week, despite a positive SMI of 0.19%, due to low stock volatility and the impact of the strong dollar. This performance is explained by our long-term, dividend-focused investment strategy, as well as by currency fluctuations, notably the strength of the Swiss franc against the dollar and the euro.

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VF Corp (NYSE: VFC): Winter comfort and resilient dividends make for a strong portfolio

In addition to keeping consumers warm with its flagship North Face brand, VF Corp (NYSE: VFC) also warms investors' wallets with an attractive yield of 3.3%. Despite notable volatility, the company boasts 37 consecutive years of dividend increases and a conservative payout ratio of 46.13%.

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