Re-TOG, you are absolutely correct about simply chasing high yields. Quality is of total importance when div yield is considered. Graph everything and test over time. Dump the dogs, reallocate and diversify is the game. Never single-source information. Buffet got to where he is by setting his own rules and sticking to ...more

This isn't just for people people growing their portfolio. Some of these are monthly, some quarterly. ARI, ARR, PSEC, PETDX, EXG, CII, PHK just to name a few. Still think I'm full of BS about being able to do better than 8% pocketprotector? Run a graph, add up the dividends for a year, and divide by unit price. All of ...more

ARI, ARR, PSEC, PETDX, EXG, CII just to name a few. Still think I'm full of BS pocketprotector? Run a graph, add up the dividends for a year, and divide by unit price. All of these are above 8%. Also, thanks to everyone who contributed for the little nuggets of gold.

ARI, ARR, PSEC, PETDX, EXG, CII just to name a few. Still think I'm full of BS pocketprotector? Run a graph, add up the dividends for a year, and divide by unit price. All of these are above 8%. Also, thanks to everyone who contributed for the little nuggets of gold.

ARI, ARR, PSEC, PETDX, EXG, CII just to name a few. Still think so? Run a graph, add up the dividends for a year, and divide by unit price. All of these are above 8%.

Remind me never to hire you as an investment adviser. Anyone willing to do their homework can consistently do better than 8%. See DennisDuffy below(PSEC). That's just the tip of the iceberg.

Too funny and too true. Since daddy isn't around to keep junior in check I guess he needed a hobby to show he isn't inept or insane.

No, you would be a slave like the rest of the population. So head for the beach and make a present your case.

Leave it to N Korea to figure out a new way to say "Communism or Bust". Their leader must be experiencing some cold weather "shrinkage" or just one chopstick shy of a happy meal.