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How Many Dividend Stocks Should You Own? 20 to 30, and Why
Twenty to thirty dividend stocks across at least eight sectors, or fewer on top of a broad ETF core, is the rule of thumb. Here is the reasoning behind it, what one dividend cut costs at each portfolio size, why to weight by income rather than by value, and three shapes that work.
Dividend Growth Investing for Beginners
Dividend growth investing means buying companies that raise their dividend every year and holding them for decades. Here is how it works, why a 2.5 percent yield can out-earn a 5 percent one, how to pick the companies, and the four mistakes that undo most beginners.
ETFs vs. Index Funds: A Beginner's Comparison
ETFs and index mutual funds can track the same market and charge similar fees, yet they differ in how you buy them, how they trade, and a few tax details. Here is how to tell them apart.
Understanding Dividend Yield: What It Measures and What It Misses
Dividend yield is one of the first numbers income investors look at, but on its own it can mislead. Here is what it actually measures, and the context you need around it.
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