Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
Dividend investing is not without risk, contrary to popular belief, as equities are not fixed-income securities and dividends can be suspended at any time. To succeed with this strategy, it's crucial to focus on companies that regularly increase their dividends, and avoid those whose distributions stagnate or are too sensitive to economic cycles.
A common mistake investors make is to focus solely on high dividend yields, ignoring the potential risks of dividend cuts or elimination. Find out why it makes more sense to focus on companies like Novo Nordisk, IBM and Roche, which offer sustainable and consistent dividend growth rather than just high yields.
Discover Aflac, the American life and health insurance giant, known for its iconic white duck mascot that has revolutionized its brand image. A leader in the supplemental insurance sector in the United States and Japan, the company has attractive fundamentals despite some stock volatility.
As a global leader in the processing of agricultural products, ADM plays a crucial role in a context where global food demand continues to grow. Faced with the challenges of diminishing arable land and increasing demand for biofuels, ADM is positioning itself as a key player with its numerous processing plants around the world.
Discover Sunoco Logistics Partners (SXL), a company specializing in the transportation and storage of crude and refined oil via a network of pipelines and terminals. Despite promising growth and attractive distribution prospects, the volatility of the stock and the relative youth of the company encourage caution for new investors.
In the world of finance, it's often David versus Goliath: individuals versus financial institutions. Discover how to stand out from the crowd and turn market constraints into investment opportunities, even when faced with major financial players.
Emmi, the leading Swiss dairy and cheese company, is implementing a growth strategy focused on a strong position in Switzerland and targeted international expansion, particularly in the USA and Benelux. The group, which is outperforming the market with lower volatility, stands out as a defensive stock with little sensitivity to the economy and offers attractive diversification for investors.
Bell, the Swiss leader in the meat sector and a major supplier to the wholesale trade, catering and food industry, employs over 9,000 people and enjoys a strong presence in Europe through its subsidiaries Polette, ZIMBO and Abraham. Despite the challenges of the euro fluctuations, the company maintains a solid performance with an increasing net profit and a successful diversification strategy, particularly in Russia, while maintaining a dominant position in its domestic market Switzerland.
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