Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
Discover the half-year performance of a portfolio focused on growing dividends, impacted by the abandonment of the SNB floor rate and the fall of the dollar against the CHF. Despite a lacklustre performance relative to the SPI, the portfolio continues its progress towards financial independence, with steady growth in dividend income.
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The historic decision by the SNB to abolish the EUR/CHF floor has caused an earthquake in the Swiss financial markets, with a major depreciation of the euro and a sharp fall in the stock market. This situation recalls the traditional role of the Swiss franc as a safe haven and raises important questions for Swiss investors, both on their domestic and international investments.
Abolition of the minimum exchange rate by the SNB, what does that change? Read More »
WisdomTree’s DEM ETF offers diversified exposure to emerging markets with a focus on high-yield securities, combining passive management with a balanced allocation across sectors and geographies. Despite controlled volatility and protection against currency risk, this ETF has an excellent risk-return ratio, making it a particularly attractive investment for investors seeking international exposure.
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McDonald's, the world's leading fast food company with over 38,000 restaurants worldwide, presents an attractive investment profile with solid dividend growth over the long term. Despite a high valuation, the company maintains solid fundamentals and offers a good risk-return ratio for investors, supported by a consistent dividend distribution policy and controlled volatility.
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Discover the iShares MSCI Switzerland Capped Index ETF (EWL), an investment vehicle that offers exposure to large Swiss companies such as Nestlé, Roche and Novartis. This ETF allows you to obtain a solid dividend yield while protecting yourself against currency risks, with an excellent return-risk ratio.
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Dividend yields are often misunderstood by investors who focus solely on immediate high yields. Find out why it's crucial to consider the stability and appreciation potential of dividends rather than relying solely on current yield to build a sustainable investment portfolio.
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Dividend growth has proven its superiority in the market with remarkable performance, as demonstrated by the Ned Davis study that reveals superior annual returns for stocks that pay progressive dividends. This blog presents four complementary strategies for investing in stocks that offer growing distributions, an approach that is simple, methodical and effective for investors.
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Check out American States Water (AWR), a leading water and electric utility serving more than a million people in California and Arizona. With an impressive track record of consistently increasing dividends and outperforming the S&P, AWR is an attractive defensive stock for investors seeking stability and sustainable yield.
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