Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
Discover how dividends can provide a stable and predictable source of income for your retirement, offering a more secure alternative to traditional capital gains. Learn how to build an investment portfolio based on growing dividends to achieve financial independence and potentially retire earlier than expected.
Johnson & Johnson, an American healthcare giant founded in 1886, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of pharmaceutical, medical and cosmetic products with iconic brands such as Tylenol, Band-Aid and Neutrogena. The company stands out for its impressive history of growing dividends for decades, offering attractive stability for investors despite a slightly high payout ratio.
Active investors can create a steady monthly income stream by diversifying their portfolio with stocks that pay dividends at different times of the year. By strategically staggering investments in companies like Coca-Cola, Kimberly-Clark and Sysco, which pay their dividends at different times, it is possible to maintain a consistent income stream while protecting against inflation.
The transition from Boomer to Generation X to Generation Y is shaping our society and influencing today’s financial markets. Learn how a diversified investment portfolio can capitalize on the unique needs of each generation, including in the retail, consumer goods, and technology sectors.
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In a weak market, it is crucial to look to defensive stocks that offer solid and growing dividends. U.S. companies, particularly in the consumer and healthcare sectors, currently present the best investment opportunities, with particular attention paid to the quality of the stocks rather than the investment currency.
The first decade of the 21st century was marked by high stock market volatility, with the S&P making dramatic highs and lows. Learn how to navigate this volatile market and how to invest in more stable stocks that pay consistent dividends, including consumer and healthcare sectors.
Financial markets often go through periods of purge through wars and catastrophes, as evidenced by the post-World War II eras and recent events. In this volatile environment, the investment strategy focused on growing dividends offers an interesting perspective to achieve financial independence, especially with the addition of solid stocks like General Dynamics to the portfolio.
The persistent weakness of the dollar against the Swiss franc is impacting our investment portfolio, with a drop in profitability since February. Despite this delicate context, attractive investment opportunities remain, notably in defensive stocks such as Johnson & Johnson, while the US market is showing signs of overvaluation according to Warren Buffett's favorite indicator.
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