03-26-2013, 12:28 PM
My approach to dividend stock investing is fairly conservative and I look at it as a favorable alternative to other long-term savings options right now because of low interest rates. That said, I have to feel comfortable with a company's stability and proven track record before investing, because I am not in-and-out but rather buy-and-hold.
I agree that high dividend yield may signal a good time to buy, and still I want to know: what beta does the stock have? Why is the company being valued on the low end right now?
For me 95% of the research is done on the front end before I lay down a single dollar. I want to have the peace of mind that I won't need to be checking on it every single week (or day!) to make sure that it hasn't tanked. I am sure there are others who will snatch up the riskier and high-yield dividend stocks, and I am fine with that.
Because I am in it for the long term and to sleep well at night.
I agree that high dividend yield may signal a good time to buy, and still I want to know: what beta does the stock have? Why is the company being valued on the low end right now?
For me 95% of the research is done on the front end before I lay down a single dollar. I want to have the peace of mind that I won't need to be checking on it every single week (or day!) to make sure that it hasn't tanked. I am sure there are others who will snatch up the riskier and high-yield dividend stocks, and I am fine with that.
Because I am in it for the long term and to sleep well at night.