Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
The merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz in 1996 gave rise to Novartis, now the world's 3rd largest pharmaceutical group. Despite its relative youth, the Basel-based company presents an attractive profile for investors, with a dividend yield of 3% and steadily increasing payouts.
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The week saw a slight increase in our portfolio despite a slight fall in the US dollar, with our first 2011 dividend distribution from ABT. Although the euro had a turbulent week, our Sharpe ratio remains higher than that of the CAC 40 thanks to better profitability and lower volatility.
Johnson & Johnson, an American healthcare giant founded in 1886, offers an excellent dividend of 3.4%, which has been rising steadily for 48 years. With a remarkably low volatility of 7.18% and an attractive payout ratio of 43.33%, the company currently represents an attractive investment opportunity according to our analysis.
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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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CenturyLink (NYSE: CTL), following its merger with Qwest, is positioned as a major telecommunications player offering telephony, Internet and broadband services. The company stands out for its attractive dividend policy, with a yield above its historical average and consistent growth for several years.
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The falling dollar had a major impact on our portfolio, which posted a negative performance despite holding up relatively well against the euro. The year ended with strategic adjustments, notably concerning Sunoco Logistics and Paychex, in a context of prudent risk and volatility management.
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ADP, the Nasdaq-listed payroll and HR services giant, stands out for its remarkable stability and 70 years of expertise with large corporations. With an attractive dividend and exceptionally low volatility for a technology stock, ADP demonstrates attractive defensive characteristics in an uncertain market.
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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.