Are there any good German dividend stocks? Yes, there are quite a few. In this article, we look at the best German dividend stocks. Germany is home to many high-quality companies. Who has not heard of Adidas, Puma, Porsche, BMW, BASF, Siemens, or for example SAP? Germany is famous for its “mittelstand”, small and medium-sized…
As investors, we are exposed to biases and one of them is the dividend bias. Richard Feynman once said that the first principle is that you must not fool yourself and you are the easiest person to fool. Most of us have an inner voice that always says a good outcome is a result of…
Terry Smith, the CEO/CIO of Fundsmith, writes an interesting annual report that is well worth reading. He goes one step further than most money managers by delving into a range-wide of subjects, usually with the intelligent and sarcastic British humor. The letters are not so long, but as a reference, we have quoted the most…
Can you get rich from dividend stocks? Yes, you can, but it requires time to take full effect of the compounding effect. With a decent dividend yield (not too high, not too low), a strong savings rate, and a decent time horizon, you can really build quite a portfolio of great value. The entire point…
The Norwegian stock market is historically dominated by oil, shipping, and fish farming. All sectors could be labeled as cyclical, perhaps fish farming is an exception, and cyclical industries is not where you find the stable dividend payers. Thus, if your main goal is to have a portfolio consisting of stable and growing dividend stocks,…
Building a dividend portfolio requires some thinking and research. What is a good dividend portfolio? A good dividend portfolio has a wide variety of stocks from different sectors and industries, has low debt levels, contains antifragile and recession-proof stocks, and is not high-yielding. In short, you want quality businesses in your dividend portfolio. In economic…
Boston Omaha (ticker code BOMN) has many similarities to Berkshire Hathaway and is often labeled a Baby/Mini-Berkshire. Many have tried to become the next Berkshire – most have failed – but Boston Omaha looks promising. However, we look at the company as a call option and have thus initiated only a small position. What makes…
A typical question among investors is: Can you live off dividends? If yes, how much do you need to invest to live off dividends? How much do need to live off x dollars a month? Yes, you can live off dividends, but it requires a huge capital base because of the zero interest rate policies…
Is a stock split good or bad? Most financial blogs say stock splits are good, but we argue stock splits are bad. There is a reason why Warren Buffet has said that stock splits are bad and he has refused to split the stock of Berkshire Hathaway. We believe Mr. Buffett is right, despite the…
It’s weird how a little tick on a notepad, or even just in your head, can give you assurance and better results without even increasing efficiency or quality. Or the least, it may just contribute to your peace of mind. Well, checklists do have that sort of effect on an individual. Especially for an investor….
The complete list of Nordic ADRs The Nordics, also known as the Nordic countries, include the sovereign states of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. As combined, Nordic Countries, known for their exceptional living standards and low-income variance, have effectively captured global attention. In an age where the increasing gap between the low and high…
The economic situation in Mexico is characterized by a combination of macroeconomic stability, structural reforms, and sustained growth. Mexico has seen strong economic growth in recent years and is considered one of the most prosperous countries in Latin America. It has achieved a high level of development, which is evidenced by its low poverty rate,…
The economic situation in Bangladesh is a complex one. It is both a developing country and one with a large population. There has been progress in recent years, particularly in terms of economic growth and poverty reduction, but there remain significant challenges to be overcome in order to improve the livelihoods of its citizens. GDP…
Where are the Baltics? The Baltics are a region in Northern Europe that includes the three countries of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The Baltic states are located on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, bordering Poland, Finland, and Russia. The three countries have a combined population of around 6.7 million people, with Lithuanians making…
Let’s jump straight to it: The 9 best Singapore dividend stocks 1. Singapore Telecommunications (ST): Singapore Telecommunications or ST is the largest telecommunications company in Singapore and is one of the most popular dividend stocks in the city–state. ST is a blue–chip stock and is one of the components of the Straits Times Index, a…
Let’s go straight to it. Here are some potential good Canadian dividend stocks: The best Canadian dividend stocks 1. Enbridge Inc. (ENB): Enbridge Inc. is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in North America and operates one of the largest and most diversified natural gas and crude oil pipelines in the world. Its dividend…
Investing in stock dividends does seem like a great source of some “easy” income. Let’s look at how to start investing in dividend stocks. But hold your horses before you go in blindly in a moment of excitement with false hopes. In an age, where the internet has made it relatively easy and cheap to…
Sweden is by far the biggest stock market in the Nordics, both in terms of market cap and the number of public companies. Nasdaq Stockholm is also home to many excellent companies that pay a dividend. Why invest in dividend stocks? We at Rational Thinking are not dividend investors. We are total return investors, something…
Instead of buying an active mutual fund, you can choose to invest in an investment company. We have previously written several articles about these stocks and why they are a very good option for most investors. The main benefits are low management costs, diversification and active ownership. Additionally, most of them have an active and…
Swedish entrepreneurs have a long history of being good stewards of capital. Because of this, we believe Swedish investment companies offer great opportunities for returns better than the averages, of course depending on the management. Some companies have performed much better than others. This article lists the most popular investment companies and compares their strategy,…
Why stocks drop on the ex-dividend date can easily be explained, yet many investors find themselves at a loss in understanding why. An investment in any company stems from more than just a profit-making mind, gratitude for which is in the form of a dividend, as a token of appreciation for the trust in the…
A sign of a strong portfolio is to construct one that grows with you. What percent of my portfolio should be dividend-paying? Investors tend to incline heavily towards dividends-paying stocks, attracted by the compelling numbers. But it is not wise to think of dividends as a risk-free form of income. Surely there are investors who…
Investing in dividends has gained quite some momentum with increasing popularity as the interest rate goes down. Dividends have become replacements for coupons for many investors. The process has left several dividend investors chasing high yields and risky stock portfolios. Thus, be careful if you are a dividend investor. You shouldn’t only buy dividend stocks….
Introduction and summary: This article seeks to explain what an investment company is, and what the main differences are compared to mutual funds. If you do your due diligence, we believe investment companies are a better choice than most mutual funds because of these reasons: Investment companies are better than mutual funds because they take…
Introduction and summary: Swedish real estate stocks have outperformed the OMX-30 over any time frame over the last two decades. For example, during the last five years, real estate stocks have doubled in value, while the OMX-30 has risen only 25%. Additionally, real estate should offer diversification to a portfolio. The OMX-30 is an index…
An additional source of income is what motivates the need to start investing in dividend stocks. Many dream of making a living by receiving dividends, and the good news is that it’s possible. Anyone can make money on dividend stocks if they have a rational plan. This article looks at how to make money on…
There are many arguments against dividend investing, even though dividend stocks have outperformed non-paying stocks. Many non-dividend companies could pay a dividend but chose not to. There are many reasons for not paying a dividend but instead using a flexible approach to allocate capital. Berkshire Hathaway would not manage a 19% compounded return if it…
The US stock market is about 50% of the world’s stock market capitalization. If you want a diversified stock portfolio it’s pretty natural to include US stocks in your portfolio. The good news is that you as a non-US citizen and resident can open a brokerage account, but as a non-resident, you face a limited…
What are the main differences between Nordic dividend policies and the US? The main differences are that Nordic firms mostly let the dividend go up or down in accordance with the annual earnings, and most dividend stocks pay the dividend annually, not quarterly. Sweden is the exception where many companies aim to pay a higher…
Introduction and summary: Most investors know very well the story of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett. However, the many advantages of the Berkshire business model have some exciting features that we believe are less understood and very underrated. The article aims to look more into these features and why they matter. In short, by investing…
Stock picking is difficult because only a small minority of the stocks contribute to the majority of the gains. It’s skewed to only a few outliers. It’s as simple as that. Let’s look at some facts: Most stocks don’t beat Treasury Bills: Hendrik Bessembinder became pretty “famous” for his study published in 2017 called Do…
Are there any good Italian dividend stocks? Yes, there are quite a few. In this article, we look at the best Italian dividend stocks. Italy has many family-owned businesses, but many of them remain private and not public. The result is, in our opinion, a slightly “boring” stock market where the majority of the companies…
Norway isn’t just popular for its beautiful landscapes and majestic northern lights but also for the attraction it has become for foreign investors with its unprecedented growth rates in comparison to elsewhere in the Eurozone. Since the industrial era, Norway has reported powerful growth rates and has gained a reputation over its neighbors in the…
The complete list of Swedish ADRs Sweden’s economy is quite developed and an export-focused economy supported by hydropower, timber, and iron ore. The primary sectors involve pharmaceuticals, industrial machines, motor vehicles, precision equipment, telecommunications, chemical goods, forestry, steel, home goods and appliances, and steel. Sweden is also establishing itself in mine, pulp industries, engineering, and…
The complete list of Norwegian ADRs Norway currently ranks as the 33rd largest economy in export, globally. The gas and oil sectors are two of the major export markets with the fishing industry in Norway. So naturally, the economy is quite sensitive to the changes in prices of the above commodities. Krone is the primary…
