Comments on: Trades – September No-Cost Dividend Growth Portfolio Purchases

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 15:09:20 +0000

At this point, the only downside is if they go out of business. If this occurs, there will be some hassle in getting my assets transferred to the broker of my choice. Otherwise, I see no real negatives considering that I’m investing in individual companies and am protected by SPIC insurance. If this were a ‘fund’ of some kind, like Madoff, I’d be a bit more concerned (and wouldn’t be investing!).

Let me know if you have any other questions!

By: Dividend Road

Dividend Road — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:59:40 +0000

I know well researched on Loyal3 but what do you think the down sides of investing with them is?

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Mon, 06 Oct 2014 00:58:40 +0000

I am certainly not complaining about our luck to have access to Loyal3!

I agree about MCD. A market leader and a total cash cow. And this is before you consider the true value of the company which is the underlying real estate. Some serious resources to be leveraged there if ever needed.

I am about at my max for MAT right now. I will probably make one more small buy to have put $1,000 into them, but will hold off on more until I get a better sense of how they do throughout the holiday season. Dropping earnings and a tight payout ratio certainly call into question the sustainability of the dividend growth.

I appreciate your thoughts and for stopping by!

By: Allan

Allan — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 19:52:09 +0000

Hi WriteYourOwnReality,

You guys are lucky to have access to the Loyal3 account and its possibilities… I’m jealous… really! In Canada we don’t have such a good option… at least none that I know of.

I’ve been agressive this summer with MCD too. I more than doubled my position there. MCD is facing a lot of headwinds recently but it’s an incredible cash cow! They also plan to give back 20 billions to shareholders in dividends and stock buybacks over the next two years.

I also own 30 Mattel shares that I bought at 35,65$ during the first quarter of 2014… I almost pressed the button to buy more at 30-31$… but I finally decided to stay on the sidelines with Mattel… There is good upside potential but if the sales continue to drop like that quarter after quarter… The payout ratio is pretty high already… Will they keep rising the dividend? I can’t wait to see what kind of results they are going to disclose in october. I think over the long term it will be a rewarding purchase but… just my thoughts… I bought a lot of risky titles with high yield and low growth recently to get a higher global dividend yield and reach my 2014 goal and balance things out. I guess I’ll pass on Mattel this time and soon go back to lower yielding stocks with higher growth prospects and greater stability.

Good job by the way! Keep investing my friend!

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:21:36 +0000

Thanks DV! I think MAT will rebound, and I’m in it for the long haul. You’re doing great yourself as you set monthly records!

By: DividendVet

DividendVet — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:12:20 +0000

Good purchases, I own MAT myself and it is being a dog in my portfolio. Though, I know when christmas hits that is going to be the quarter when it shoots up. Patience will prevail and dividends will keep on rolling.

Good job buying on consistent basis!

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:38:01 +0000

Thanks Ray! I’m glad you are continuing to build your account and are hopefully seeing the dividends (pun intended!) of doing so.

I’ll have to look into that card, because that sounds like a terrific benefit for those who use credit wisely. Thanks for the heads up!

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:36:51 +0000

Haha well we can’t always be so lucky!

I think investing with consideration for your overall fees is important. I know when I make purchases in my traditional investment accounts, I aim for a transaction sized between $1,200 and $2,000. Best of luck as you transition your investment style.

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:32:33 +0000

I’m glad to have inspired you to consider opening an account. I think it is a great way to dollar cost average into sound companies like WMT and DPS. Be sure to let me know when you actually open an account.

Thanks for stopping by Ryan!

By: writing2reality

writing2reality — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:29:47 +0000

As of right now my plan is to build a position of about $1,000 or so in MAT before waiting and seeing what will happen from here. MCD is a core, long-term hold, even with their struggles. I think they will rebound, find a way to move forward, and continue to increase their dividends. While this last raise wasn’t all that great, I trust they will be a solid position in my portfolio.

Appreciate your comment and support DM!