I posted this on bogleheads forum, but some responses have been a bit above my head on prior questions. A more on my level feedback would be most appreciated.
We have a number of dividends stocks we are in the process of selling and investing in our new vanguard accounts. However, I am trying to read up on which ones to sell now and should we keep a few that have performed well. My question is to do with performing well. When you analyze a dividend stock - do you look at growth of the stock as a larger factor than the dividend yield? When you view dividend yield do you consider keeping any stocks with high yield? One example- We have Southern Companies which has a 4+ yield and has grown from $42 to over $50 in stock price.
and Pitney Bowes which was $20+ and is now at $18 and a yield of 3.99%.
After doing some reading and searching threads I am still not sure if any are worth keeping long term.
M
We have a number of dividends stocks we are in the process of selling and investing in our new vanguard accounts. However, I am trying to read up on which ones to sell now and should we keep a few that have performed well. My question is to do with performing well. When you analyze a dividend stock - do you look at growth of the stock as a larger factor than the dividend yield? When you view dividend yield do you consider keeping any stocks with high yield? One example- We have Southern Companies which has a 4+ yield and has grown from $42 to over $50 in stock price.
and Pitney Bowes which was $20+ and is now at $18 and a yield of 3.99%.
After doing some reading and searching threads I am still not sure if any are worth keeping long term.
M