Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
A US hygiene products giant, Kimberly-Clark (KMB) stands out for its attractive yield of 4.13% and 36 consecutive years of dividend increases. Find out why this century-old company, creator of iconic brands like Kleenex and Huggies, deserves investors' attention despite its moderate growth in distributions.
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Investors seeking safety in dividend stocks should look beyond yield and consider dividend growth and the payout ratio. Historical data shows that companies with growing dividends significantly outperform those that pay fixed dividends or no dividends at all.
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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.
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Find out why Walmart, the global retail giant with over 2 million employees, represents an attractive investment opportunity with its solid fundamentals and attractive dividend policy. With its attractive valuation and strong growth potential in emerging markets, particularly China, Walmart is a wise choice for long-term investors.
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Find out why Coca-Cola, with its billions of bottles sold daily, represents an attractive investment opportunity according to Warren Buffett's criteria. Between its stable dividend growth over several consecutive years and its defensive stance against currency fluctuations, the company offers attractive financial prospects for investors.
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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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.
The portfolio is showing encouraging signs thanks to the simultaneous progress of the dollar and the market, despite remaining in the red. Strategic adjustments to the algorithm have been made to better manage currency risk, with a particular focus on stocks offering good resistance to dollar fluctuations.
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