Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
Discover an in-depth analysis of growing dividend-paying stocks and their essential characteristics for income and value-oriented investors. This article, the first of a three-part series, explores market psychology and the importance of dividends in a long-term investment strategy.
Defensive stocks proved their resilience in the face of market turbulence caused by the Arab revolutions and disasters in Japan, with the portfolio growing despite oil's volatility. Our defensive, dividend-driven strategy continues to outperform the market, offering higher returns with lower volatility.
The best attack is defense Read More »
In this article, we explore why we should be wary of the promises of exceptional stock market returns and miraculous advice that proliferate on the Internet. The author explains his preference for a more conservative investment strategy, based on dividends and defensive stocks, rather than trying to beat the market at all costs.
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.
Gain with leverage Read More »
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.
May 2011 bring you happiness and prosperity! Read More »
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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