Dividend Talk

In this episode of Dividend Talk, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor share how they manage and grow their portfolios and how this has evolved over time Timestamps  1:19 - Broadcom Earnings (AVGO) 5.23 - Kroger Merger declined (KR) 7.30 - Dividend Hikes 10:17 -EDGI Strategy 33:00 - Derek's Strategy 46:00 - Listener Questions

In this festive episode of Dividend Talk, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor share their Christmas buy lists, discussing four standout dividend stocks, portfolio allocation strategies, and a mix of European and U.S. picks. They also tackle some big news, listener questions, and their thoughts on the upcoming year.  Timestamps and Tickers 00:00 - Festive vibes, Fairytale of New York, and Mariah Carey’s annual takeover. 05:00 - UnitedHealth CEO tragedy, Intel leadership woes (INTC). 13:00 - Joey Agree on Dapper Dividends 15:00 - Christmas Buy Lists 40:00 - Listener Questions Links discussed in the show: Fairytale of New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8 Russ' interview with Joey Agree: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPCEypNsHYE Follow Us here:

In this episode, Derek and European Dividend Growth Investor share how their portfolio allocation strategies have evolved over the years. They discuss their approaches to diversification, the impact of risk tolerance, and lessons learned from dividend investing. Topics Covered: Building a portfolio allocation strategy Diversification: How much is enough? The role of high-yield stocks and closed-end funds Listener questions on companies, strategies, and tools Companies mentioned:$HPQ, $HRL, $AAPL, $MSFT, $KO, $PEP, $CNR, $ENB, $AES, $LYB Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome and weekly updates4:30 - The evolution of portfolio allocation strategies12:00 - Balancing diversification with conviction20:45 - Listener questions: Capital recycling and holding winners35:10 - High-yield midstream companies and utilities45:00 - Tools, resources, and the role of fractional shares55:00 - Discussion on JEPI and similar ETFs Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

This week, Derek and the European Dividend Growth Investor discuss the recent 20% price drop in stocks like Target ($TGT) and other companies, along with strategies to handle these volatile situations. Plus, they answer listener questions about stock lending, tariffs under a potential Trump presidency, and how to handle market noise. 👉 Companies Mentioned: Target ($TGT), Amazon ($AMZN), Walmart ($WMT), Walgreens ($WBA), CVS ($CVS), Nike ($NKE), Starbucks ($SBUX), AbbVie ($ABBV), LVMH ($LVMH), Microsoft ($MSFT), Shell ($SHEL) , ASML ($ASML) , Unilever ($ULVR) , Procter & Gamble ($PG) , PepsiCo ($PEP) , Alphabet/Google ($GOOGL) , Dollar General ($DG) , Realty Income ($O) 🔖 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: What to do after a 20% price drop? 02:00 - Market News: Target's ($TGT) challenges and reaction to guidance cuts. 07:00 - Stock Drops in Perspective: Strategies for navigating sudden price declines. 15:00 - Market Volatility: Understanding narratives versus fundamentals. 25:00 - Listener Questions: Stock lending, communication stocks, and pensions. 35:00 - US Tariffs and Macroeconomics: Thoughts on a potential Trump presidency. 40:00 - Currency Risks: The Euro's impact on investing in US stocks. 45:00 - PepsiCo and Sugar Taxes: Exploring the implications for dividend growth. 50:00 - Realty Income and Tenant Risks: Challenges from Dollar General ($DG). 💡 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠