How to Setup & Receive Dividend Alerts
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by Jesse Anderson
6M ago
Dividend investing has become a popular way to generate income from an investment portfolio. Unlike bonds and other fixed-income investments, dividends combine a regular source of income with the upside potential of a stock portfolio, delivering the best of both worlds. However, managing a dividend portfolio can be tricky without the right set of tools. In this article, we’ll look at why you should set up dividend alerts, various types of dividend alerts, and how to create dividend alerts for your portfolio. Why You Need Dividend Alerts Dividend investing involves more than just selecting the ..read more
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TrackYourDividends’ Dividend Alerts
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by Jesse Anderson
10M ago
Here at TrackYourDividends, we strive to keep our users up to date regarding the holdings contained in their accounts. One area where many brokers fall short is with dividend alerts, dividend notifications, and dividend announcements.   One of the most popular features of TrackYourDividends is our dividend alert emails, which you can utilize to gain valuable information on upcoming dividend payments for each of your positions ahead of an event (such as a dividend ex-date or dividend payment date). Our user can enable an dividend notification emails for dividend declared, dividend pai ..read more
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How to Get the Best Dividend Yield for Your Money
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by Jesse Anderson
10M ago
Investors who wish to use their portfolios to generate income will frequently make purchases of stock in order to earn the dividend yield that the stock pays. Typically, when making purchases in this manner, the investor will be interested in a few different metrics regarding the holding’s dividend payments. Some of these metrics will be readily apparent, such as how frequently a holding pays a dividend (on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual basis) and how much an investor can expect to earn per share per year (e.g. $1.50 per share annually). However, there are other metrics that are ..read more
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How to Invest in Dividend Stocks: Top Stocks & Strategies
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by Jesse Anderson
10M ago
Dividend stocks have been around for more than 400 years. In the 1600s, the infamous Dutch East India Company (VOC) became the first public company to pay a regular dividend. Since then, dividend-paying stocks have become a staple of public markets. Today, about half of U.S. stocks pay regular dividends to shareholders, accounting for about 40% of total stock market returns since the 1930s. In this article, we’ll look at three good reasons to invest in dividend stocks, some of the most iconic stocks, and how you can build your passive income portfolio. Why Invest in Dividends? The best-perform ..read more
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TrackYourDividends Top 10 Stocks: 3/31/2023
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by Jesse Anderson
1y ago
These are the most popular dividend stocks owned by TrackYourDividends‘ investors as of March 31, 2023. Other “honorable mention” dividend stocks with greater than 10% ownership include MO, VZ, VOO, TSLA, QYLD, MMM, PEP, and VTI. Besides a current snapshot of popular dividend stocks, we also cover historically great dividend paying companies. Check our lists from the Dividend Aristocrats, Dividend Kings, Dividend Champions, and more. Are you tired of poring over boring spreadsheets to track your dividend stocks? Say goodbye to dull data entry and hello to TrackYourDividends – t ..read more
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Dividend Due Diligence: Finding & Using Historical Dividend Data
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by Jesse Anderson
1y ago
Historical data is essential for investors to make informed decisions – and historical dividend data is no exception. But unfortunately, while many popular financial websites provide the raw data, only a handful convert that data into actionable insights. And fewer deliver additional metrics and insights you need to be a successful dividend investor. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at dividend investing, how historical data plays a role, and some other tips to remember. Dividend investors rely on all kinds of information to make informed decisions, including historical dividend data ..read more
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How to Start Dividend Stock Investing
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by Jesse Anderson
1y ago
Many investors use dividend stocks to generate a steady income stream without relying exclusively on bonds and other fixed-income securities.  Others invest in dividend stocks to reduce risk since regular dividend payments can provide some support during market downturns. There are many reasons for investors to consider dividend stock investing. Let’s look at how dividend stocks work, how to balance yield with safety, key metrics to watch, and how dividend taxes work. Dividend stock investing is an excellent way to build a steady income stream, but you should look at more than just yields ..read more
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TrackYourDividends Top 10 Stocks: 12/31/2022
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by Jesse Anderson
1y ago
These are the most popular dividend stocks owned by TrackYourDividends investors as of December 31, 2022. Other “honorable mention” dividend stocks with greater than 10% ownership include MO, TSLA, VOO, QYLD, JEPI, MMM, VTI, JPM, XOM, and PEP. Besides a current snapshot of popular dividend stocks, we also cover historically great dividend paying companies. Check our lists from the Dividend Aristocrats, Dividend Kings, Dividend Champions, and more. Ditch your dividend spreadsheet for the best free dividend tracker app. With our site you cane follow the performance, payments, and diversifi ..read more
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What Every Investor Should Know About Taxes on Dividends
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by Jesse Anderson
1y ago
Many investors turn to dividends to generate a steady income in retirement. Unlike fixed-income securities, dividend stocks offer a combination of current income and capital appreciation. Some dividends are also subject to a lower tax rate than fixed-income securities, making them a more tax-efficient option for investors. Let’s dive deeper into how dividends work and what every investor should know about dividend taxes. Dividends are an excellent way to generate income from a portfolio, but there are several tax considerations to keep in mind. Click To Tweet A Brief Dividend Primer Dividends ..read more
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When to Expect Your Dividends From Stock Investments
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by Jesse Anderson
1y ago
New investors are often surprised that the dividend payment process is not as straightforward as they might expect. They may feel that because dividend stocks from established companies are relatively stable, they can take a “set it and forget it” approach to dividend payouts.  Investors need to keep in mind, though, that even in stable companies, dividends are not guaranteed. For example, dividends are not a set payment like interest on a savings account. Dividends reflect fluctuating real-world conditions for companies. Knowing the timing of dividends helps investors ensure they are eli ..read more
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