Dividend Talk

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/⁠

In this episode, we examine four under-the-radar European dividend aristocrats. We also discuss the impact of investment trust discounts, BDCs as high-yield opportunities, and the moral dilemmas of investing in defence stocks. Plus, hear our take on Bitcoin and AI tools in financial analysis. Chapters: [00:00] Introduction and Work-Travel Realities [03:10] ASML Investor Day & Market Reactions [07:20] Siemens: Dividend Hikes, Electrification, and Automation [15:00] Spirax-Sarco: Steam Solutions and Cyclical Opportunities [21:12] Total Energies: Balancing Oil, Renewables, and Long-Term Strategy [32:30] BAE Systems: Defense Stocks, Morality, and Market Position [42:00] Sage Group: Small Business ERP Solutions & Cloud Transition [50:00] Listener Questions: Bitcoin, AI for Analysts, Pensions, and BDCs Companies Mentioned: ASML, Siemens, Spirax-Sarco, Total Energies, BAE Systems, Burberry, BP, Sage Group, and UK Wind. Follow Us: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_Twitter⁠⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠ ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠

Welcome to the latest episode of the Dividend Talk podcast! This week, we dive into the third and final week of the year focused on quarterly earnings, featuring a variety of European and US companies.  Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 03:00 Market Sentiment and European Focus 06:45 Accounting Scandals: ADM’s Latest Update 12:00 Impact of China’s $1.4 Trillion Stimulus 18:30 LVMH and the Chinese Luxury Market 23:00 Snap-on’s 15% Dividend Hike (Ticker: SNA) 28:00 Glanbia’s Evolution and Growth (Ticker: GPN) 32:15 Analysis of Hershey's Recent Struggles (Ticker: HSY) 39:00 Deutsche Post Earnings Review (Ticker: DHL) 43:00 Listener Questions on Dividend Portfolios and US Retail Stocks 50:00 Closing Remarks Tickers Mentioned: ADM LVMH SNA GPN HSY DHL Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into dividend investing from a European perspective! Follow Us: 📘 Twitter - ⁠@Dividendtalk_Twitter⁠🐦 Twitter - ⁠@European_DGI⁠👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠