I Bought:
$450 of UNP
$200 of V
$150 of DIS
I used $800 in new capital and added $16.01/year to my dividend income. This is an average yield of 2.00%.
$50 per Week Challenge:
It’s been a while since I posted. I did make some smaller trades but I wasn’t able to complete the challenge due to some unexpected expenses.
Note:
UNP is still a fairly new position for me. I like the value here and Morningstar agrees with a 5-Star rating currently! UNP will be a good compliment to my railroad holdings in CSX and NSC. I plan to continue building UNP up to a full position.
V is a cash cow with no debt. It’s mostly about appreciation with this one but they do pay a dividend that has some major acceleration with the large raises.
DIS – I’m a little late to the game on this one. I’ve been adding some here and there and wouldn’t mind a full position at some point. I’ll keep dollar-cost-averaging into more shares.
Watchlist:
I really want to load up with RDS.B and BBL at these prices. I think they offer some major value but both companies are already full weights in my portfolio. I’ll continue to diversify a little out of energy and commodities though since prices may be depressed for a while and it’s not looking much better.
Update:
I owe a major update and I plan to get back on track beginning in the new year. After a divorce, I have one rental property and a new primary residence. I’ve also purchased a property and have applied to open up a restaurant/bar. That should happen in approximately two months. That’s where some of my money has been tied up lately.
I still plan for dividend growth investing to be a major part of my income along with real estate. I wanted to try my hands at something new and I’m excited to do so.
I think my New Year’s resolution will be to get my finances back and on track and start consistently investing. I plan to invest at least $800/week in my Sharebuilder account until it’s built back up to about $200k. It’s currently less than half that.
I still read a lot of blogs on feedly when I have a chance but I haven’t been able to post many comments. I hope that can change now that I’m setting down in a new place now.
I’m back baby! I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!
Hi, AAI.
Merry Christmas! Best wishes for an exciting New Year!
Goosemann Jones
Flight to Dividends Blog
GJ,
Thank you and Merry Christmas!
The rails are still offering some compelling value and yield. Quite a few of the dividend bloggers have been adding to their rail holdings. The last month plus I have been adding to my ADM. It really has taken it on the chin recently no doubt because of lower commodity prices. Thanks for sharing your recent buys.
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DH,
I love the railroads and they have such a huge moat. It’s a great business to be in and I’m using these depressed prices to add to my holdings.
I’ll have to look at ADM again. Thanks for mentioning it.
Take care!
Can’t wait to hear more posts from you AAI. Hope all is well and good luck to you in your new chapter of your life.
Best wishes my friend. Cheers to our journey of living the good life.
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Dividend Hustler,
Thanks so much and I wish you luck and prosperity on your end. You are doing some amazing things.
You’ve been killing it on your end. I’m jealous of your dividend income but I’ll get my portfolio back up before long. It’s not a race I suppose but I’m anxious to keep building my portfolio and passive income stream to fully reach FI.
Thanks for stopping by!
Glad to read again from you lately AAI. I wish you the best for your new adventures. To a great 2016!
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Fab,
Thanks bud. I appreciate that. I have some new and interesting things coming for 2016.
Thanks for stopping by!