There should be no need to speculate by investing in less than stellar companies. Invest in good solid companies and approach your investments like you are a business owner. Summary This company recently released its Q4 and FY2018 results and Mr. Market responded with a +11% increase in the company’s stock price. The Board [...]
Summary This company recently released its Q4 and FY2018 results and Mr. Market responded with a +11% increase in the company’s stock price. The Board approved a 33% increase in the annual dividend and the dividend’s compound annual growth rate since going public in 2007 is ~33.6%. Diluted EPS growth of 12% - 16% is [...]
Make the creation of a stream of sustainable PASSIVE income which increases faster than the rate of inflation one of your goals. If you are reading this, chances are controlling your financial future is either a top priority or, at the very least, pretty darn close to the top of your priority list. Congratulations! [...]
This company recently released Q2 2018 results. It is a leader amongst its peer group. The company's dividend policy was amended in 2012 which results in the payment of 'special dividends' in addition to its regular quarterly dividends. Investors who rely exclusively on stock screeners could end up overlooking this company depending on the search [...]
Summary Stock screeners have shortcomings which can result in investors overlooking opportunities. This company was founded in 1898 but only went public in 2002. It operates in a highly competitive industry and faces considerably regulatory scrutiny. Investors seeking to minimize credit risk will likely find this company to be appealing. This stock is certainly not [...]
Summary This company has tested long-term investor patience over the past 3 years. Management has 5 strategic priorities, one of which is a simplified corporate structure. These initiatives are in various stages of progress and once completed should result in improved shareholder returns. Shareholders are rewarded with an attractive dividend that is well covered by [...]
I have absolutely NO desire to ever re-enter the workforce to generate income to sustain our family's lifestyle. Dividend increases of the magnitude recently announced by two companies held in the FFJ Portfolio give me confidence my days of employment are a thing of the past. In the subscriber version of my July 23, [...]
Summary This company may not be a household name but it is building on more than 60 years of experience. It was part of a much larger pharmaceutical company but was spun off in 2013. Its acquisition strategy and new product development provides potential for growth in a multi-billion dollar global animal healthcare market. While [...]
Far too often people are of the opinion a Will is not required. This could not be further from reality. Wills can distribute your property, name an executor, name guardians for children, forgive debts and more. Having a will also means that you, rather than your province's or state's laws, decide who gets your property [...]
This is my July 2018 FFJ Portfolio dividend income update. The portfolio was created in January 2017 for the purpose of demonstrating how investing in well managed companies with competitive advantages can assist investors in reaching their long-term financial goals without the need to speculate or to chase dividend yield. In my July 14th ‘Price [...]
