The Dividend Sweet Spot

Dobromir Stoyanov submits:In a previous article I wrote that there are three types of dividend stocks. The first type includes high yielding stocks which seldom raise dividends.

Return on Enterprise Value (ROEV) is a stock valuation ratio that can be useful for comparing the values of different companies. It is simply net cash flow divided by enterprise value. Net cash flow is net profit plus amounts charged off for depreciation, depletion, and amortization.

Chuck Carnevale submits:This article will review 10 fast growing stocks that we feel are in the sweet spot for investors interested in above average total return. In order to be considered a fast-growing company, the stock has to have demonstrated a consistent rate of change of earnings growth of between 15%-25%. We consider this the sweet spot, because we believe that these rates of earnings growth are achievable over extended periods, for well-managed above average growing companies.

David Van Knapp submits:The U. S. Dividend Champions List—produced by the DRiP Investing Resource Center—is the best compilation I know of domestic stocks that have raised their dividends for the past 25 years. I think it is superior to the more famous Dividend Aristocrats List from S&P.

eChristian Investing submits:For investors currently evaluating dividend stocks, there really are a lot of attractive options. The average yield of dividend stocks in the Dow Jones index is now 2.9%. The S&P 500 sports 15 stocks with dividend yields above 6%. Those are pretty attractive yields for income investors, given that a money market account currently offers less than a 1% return.

Scott's Investments submits:Approximately once per month I run a high-yield momentum screen using the free service on Finviz and post the results. Last month's list is here.

Scott's Investments submits:This is my third article this week focusing on the US Dividend Champions, a list compiled and tracked at DRIP Investing. The list is comprised of stocks which have increased their dividend payout for at least 25 consecutive years.

eChristian Investing submits:When researching potential dividend stocks, looking at solid blue-chip stocks is always a good bet. Many investors tend to focus only on stocks included in the Dow Jones Industrial average. This is not necessarily a bad strategy since the Dow includes some of the finest companies in America and 29 of the 30 stocks in the Dow also pay dividends.