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Investing in Swiss insurers for their dividends: Is it a good idea?

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Swiss insurance, a thriving sector that generates a significant portion of the country’s revenue, offers attractive opportunities for investors thanks to its generous dividends. A deep dive into the sector, including major players such as Swiss Re AG (a Warren Buffet holding), reveals the financial strength and longevity of these century-old companies, despite some fluctuations in dividend payments over the years.

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SMI and growing dividends (by Jean-Louis – guest member)

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Discover an in-depth analysis of Swiss SMI companies that offer attractive and regular dividends for investors. The article examines in detail the performance of large companies such as Nestlé, Roche, Swisscom and Syngenta, while assessing their reliability and potential for an investment strategy based on growing dividends.

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Dividends: Bubble Reality or Sustainable Growth? Analysis of Current Trends

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A closer look at the so-called dividend stock bubble reveals that companies are maintaining reasonable and historically low payout ratios. Contrary to market fears, data analysis shows that dividend-paying stocks are not overvalued and remain attractive in the current interest rate environment.

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Praxair (NYSE:PX)

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Discover Praxair Inc (NYSE:PX), a leading North and South American supplier of industrial gases, distinguished by its global presence and impressive patent portfolio. Despite solid stock performance and stable dividend growth, its current valuation suggests a holding strategy for existing investors rather than a new buying opportunity.

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Dividends: to be or not to be? (episode 1)

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The article presents a fascinating debate between two approaches to stock market investment: capital gains trading and dividend growth investing. Through a series of detailed analyses, the authors explore the advantages of each strategy, with a particular focus on the dividend growth method which allows for attractive returns over the long term.

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Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM)

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ExxonMobil, the American oil and gas giant born from the merger of Exxon and Mobil, is positioned as the most profitable company in the world with a turnover comparable to the Swiss GDP. Faced with the challenges of peak oil and the need for diversification, particularly with its mega-natural gas project in Qatar, the company maintains an attractive valuation despite a currently moderate investment potential.

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