Welcome back to Dividend Stock Investing for the Common Man! Thank you stopping by and supporting the idea of investing in dividend paying stocks for the long term. I wanted to recap last week's picks for you since it is important to review all investments on a weekly, if not daily, basis.
It was a 17 for 20 week. 85% of my picks increased in value. Although we made some serious cash this week from Royal Bank of Canada (USA)(NYSE:RY), Tiffany & Co.(NYSE:TIF) and Caterpillar Inc.(NYSE:CAT) it is not how many times you win short term, but rather which investments can provide you with a steady income stream over the long term. When investing in dividend paying stocks you are protecting yourself from stock market volatility. If the market goes down one quarter, the dividend payment will help recoup the losses.
Let these companies work hard so they can maintain their dividend and increase it year over year. As a shareholder, it is like receiving a raise each year. Reinvest your dividends to maximize your profits!
Keep investing as much as you can on a daily or weekly basis. Perform your due diligence and invest in companies that you feel comfortable with. Do not risk your hard earned dollars by investing in unknown, unreliable companies.
Feel free to watch the great videos below, featuring some of this week's winners!
Company Name/Stock Ticker/Stock Price at 8/13/12/Stock Price at 8/18/12
Caterpillar Inc.(NYSE:CAT) $88.94 $90.01
Viacom, Inc.(NASDAQ:VIA) $51.28 $51.96
Vanguard REIT ETF(NYSEARCA:VNQ) $65.70 $66.33
Harley-Davidson, Inc.(NYSE:HOG) $41.36 $42.28
Norfolk Southern Corp.(NYSE:NSC) $74.56 $75.10
Seagate Technology PLC(NASDAQ:STX) $34.18 $35.67
Triangle Capital Corporation(NYSE:TCAP) $24.58 $25.08
Prospect Capital Corporation(NASDAQ:PSEC)$10.94 $11.42
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.(NYSE:GS) $103.02 $103.60
Quest Diagnostics Inc(NYSE:DGX) $59.47 $60.02
TOTAL S.A. (ADR)(NYSE:TOT) $49.31 $49.71
Tiffany & Co.(NYSE:TIF) $58.48 $60.66
HCP, Inc.(NYSE:HCP) $45.45 $44.99
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.(NYSE:ANF) $32.01 $35.93
Boston Properties, Inc.(NYSE:BXP) $110.70 $111.76
Unilever plc (ADR)(NYSE:UL) $35.81 $35.59
Royal Bank of Canada (USA)(NYSE:RY) $51.68 $54.56
Bank of Hawaii Corporation(NYSE:BOH) $46.39 $47.13
The Hershey Company(NYSE:HSY) $72.23 $71.92
Hartford Financial Services Group Inc(NYSE:HIG) $17.41 $17.71
Triangle Capital Corporate - Ringing The Opening Bell!
Bank of Hawaii Corporation
