Total dividends received for April is DRUM ROLL....................................$0.00. This is the first time since early 2012 that I didn't receive any dividend income.
Hopefully this will be the last month that I put up a "Goose egg"
My savings account is almost to a level which could provide 10 years of expense coverage. Once it reaches this point, (probably around the end of June) I plan to go into BEAST MODE with 100% of my disposable income invested in dividend stocks and bonds.
I may jump in a bit earlier if ABT, AAPL, CSCO, INTC, and MSFT show further weakness. They all are really starting to look pretty attractive.
DEFY MEDIOCRITY
I thought you were already in beast mode. You put up some pretty big buys in the recent past. I have a feeling that we won't be seeing a $0 month from you ever again. Look forward to seeing where you go from here.
ReplyDeleteDivHut,
DeleteThe engines are firing up! Soon this jet is going to launch hard.
MDP
I'll be curious to see your bond purchases to compliment the DGI stocks. Personally I've been in cash accumulation mode for a few months now. While I don't have anywhere near as much as 10 years of income worth (!!!), I have more than enough to go crazy for a bit when opportunity knocks.
ReplyDeleteRock on.
DWC,
DeleteI am itching to pull the trigger! It is very difficult to exercise restraint right now! I'm gonna hold off though for another 6 weeks or so. Best wishes with your future purchases.
MDP
MDP,
ReplyDeleteAs others have stated - pumped to see how much oil is in the tank, let's go!!
-Lanny
Lanny,
DeleteThis bear is ready to come out of hibernation!
MDP
MDP:
ReplyDeleteAny thoughts on how your next round of purchases will match your prior positions? I'd be interested in lessons learned and why or why not you'll be doing it the same this time around...
And pumped to see how much gas is in the tank.
BGH,
DeleteI'll probably go back to many of the names I held before! I might lower my energy exposure and increase my consumer staples positions. Otherwise I was happy with most of the companies I owned.
Keep killing it yourself!
MDP
Hey it is what it is, at least you are saving up for raining day fund. I wonder do stocks that pay in January pay in April as well. So if you got some dollars in jan. it should be the same or similar in April.
ReplyDeleteEL,
DeleteSome do, some don't. I sold off quite a few positions so that is the reason for the drop. In time I will being receiving payments every month, so it is all good!
MDP
It's all up from here, I'm sure next year will have a big number :)
ReplyDeleteTristan
Tristan,
DeleteThanks for the support! I look forward to hitting $1000 per month again. That was a great feeling that I miss terribly.
MDP