What You’re Getting Wrong About Dividend Investing

Описание: A look at the pros and cons of this popular income strategy.

David Harrell, editor of Morningstar’s DividendInvestor newsletter, makes the case for dividend investing. However, he also points out the pitfalls, like dividend fallacy, that income-focused investors should watch out for.
00:47 Why Investors Are Divided About Dividend Investing

02:21 The Pitfall of Dividend Fallacy

05:24 Warning Signal for Dividend Traps

06:48 Should Investors Focus on Total Return Rather Than Dividends Alone?

08:12 How a Dividend-Focused Investment Strategy Can Help with Safe Withdrawal Rates

09:31 Why Investors May Not Want to Create Their Own Dividend

10:53 Why Long-Term Performance Matters When Looking at Dividend Stocks Versus the Broder Market

14:03 Are Share Repurchases Better Than Dividends at Returning Capital to Stock Owners?
(This part of the episode includes a clarification: Taxes on qualified dividends can be avoided if your AGI is below certain levels.)

15:25 Drawbacks of a Dividend-Focused Investment Strategy

18:05 Has Dividend Investing Created Bad Investor Behavior?



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