Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
The CenturyLink story serves as a warning to investors overly focused on high yields, illustrating the dangers of a worrying payout ratio and a stagnant dividend. This detailed analysis explains why preemptive selling of a stock can be crucial when financial red flags multiply, even in the face of attractive yields.
Learn about the three warning signs that can predict an imminent dividend cut from a publicly traded company. An unusually high dividend yield, significant changes in the company's business, and other key indicators will help you protect your investment portfolio.
Investors are particularly attracted to consistent dividends, as demonstrated by iconic companies such as PepsiCo, McDonald's and 3M, which have maintained consistent growth in their payouts. Analysis of these giants reveals that dividend growth can vary widely depending on economic cycles and corporate policies, but remains a key indicator for long-term investing.
CenturyLink (NYSE:CTL), following its merger with Qwest, has become a major telecommunications company offering telephony, Internet and broadband services. Although the company currently pays an attractive dividend, the potential stagnation of dividends raises concerns about its future payout strategy.
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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.
Dividend Aristocrats are elite U.S. companies that have raised their dividends for consecutive years, providing investors with a stable and growing yield. These blue-chip companies often outperform the S&P 500 and are an excellent hedge against inflation, as demonstrated by the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index.
Given the record and worrying strength of the Swiss franc, which is weighing on the performance of our portfolio and Swiss exporting companies, caution is required. Despite limited investment options in this context, particularly in luxury with Richemont or Swiss real estate, we remain patient while waiting for the next dividend distribution period.
Instability in the Middle East and its consequences on global financial markets are having a significant impact on investments and the dollar. Despite a difficult week on the stock markets, some investment opportunities remain attractive, notably in companies offering solid dividends such as CTL.
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