How To Build a Successful Dividend Portfolio (DGI)

Dividends provide investors with a return on investment even when markets are down. As a result investors get paid to hold their stocks through thick and thin. It is important however to pick a stock selection strategy that fits with your financial goals. A good entry strategy is just the beginning however. Investors should also be following the strategy at all times in order to be successful.

Four important characteristics of successful dividend portfolios include entry and exit criteria, diversification, dollar cost averaging and selective dividend reinvestment.

1. Entry/Exit Criteria
2. Diversification
3. Dollar Cost Averaging
4. Selective Dividend reinvestment

Source: Dividend Growth Investor


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