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  • 6 FTSE100 6%+ Dividend Yielders


    The first three months of 2012, with the exception perhaps for Tesco (TSCDF.PK) investors, were very much a one-way ride for equity investors her in London, as share prices rose almost across the board. However, since closing at 5,966 on 16 March, the FTSE 100 index has taken a dive. The Footsie closed at 5,267 this Friday, down almost 700 points - 699 to be precise -, or nearly 11.7% from its March high. That represents a formidable sell-off in my book. Big fallers include mining companies, such as BHP Billiton (BHP), Rio Tinto (RIO) and Anglo American (AAUKY.PK) - hard landing prospects in China -, banks and insurance firms, such HSBC (HBC) and Barclays (BCS) - Grexit? Euro implosion? - as well as companies with heavy exposure to both consumer spending in the UK and overseas (obviously... more

    Published Sun, 20 May 2012 08:32:38 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): AAUKY.PK,AV,AZN,BAESY.PK,BCS,BHP,HBC,NGG,RIO,RSAIF.PK,...



  • 6 High Growth Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy


    Interested in finding stocks that pay reliable dividends? Do you prefer stocks that are projected to grow over the next year? Do you prefer stocks that analysts rate as 'Buy'? You might be interested in this list. EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. The 1-Year Expected EPS Growth Rate is an annual growth estimate, where the growth projections are made by analysts, the company or other credible sources. We first looked for dividend stocks. Next, we then screened for businesses that are considered high-growth, with 1-year projected EPS growth above 25%. From here, we looked for companies that analysts rate as "Buy" (2 < mean recommendation < 3). We did not screen out any market caps or sectors. Do you think... more

    Published Sun, 20 May 2012 07:44:14 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): ACC,APL,CHSP,CMLP,CY,DLR



  • 4 New Buying Opportunities In Stocks That Offer 9% Yields On Average

    Investors looking for income are being presented with new buying opportunities thanks to a market correction that has taken about 800 points off the Dow Index in just a matter of days. Stocks that pay dividends tend to have relative strength when the markets are dropping, and it is comforting for investors to know that they will get paid a monthly or quarterly dividend, even if the market performs miserably. Over time, the income can really add up, offering strength and stability to a portfolio and giving peace of mind to investors. Here are some stocks that appear to be compelling buys now due to a recent pullback in the market: Wells Fargo Advantage Multi-Sector Income Fund (ERC) shares have dropped a little during the market selloff, and that is providing investors with a solid buying... more

    Published Sun, 20 May 2012 06:12:33 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): ERC,JNK,NLY,SDRL



  • 6 Undervalued Dividend Stocks Hedge Funds Are Buying Up


    Do you prefer stocks that offer both value and the potential for growth? We ran a screen with this idea in mind. We began by screening for dividend stocks - those paying dividend yields above 2% and sustainable payout ratios below 50%. We then screened for those that appear undervalued relative to earnings growth, with PEG below 1. We then screened for those with bullish sentiment from institutional investors, with significant net institutional purchases over the last quarter representing at least 5% of share float. This indicates that institutional investors such as hedge fund managers and mutual fund managers expect these names to outperform. (click to enlarge) Do you think hedge funds are calling it right on these names? Use this list as a starting point for your own analysis. List... more

    Published Sun, 20 May 2012 01:46:06 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): ACET,BAH,DDIC,GES,MEOH,PNM



  • 5 High Liquidity Dividend Stocks With Strong Analyst Ratings

    Do you prefer stocks that pay their fair share in dividend income? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts rate as 'strong buy'? Do you prefer companies with high liquidity? We ran a screen you might find helpful. The Current ratio is a liquidity ratio used to determine a company's financial health. The metric illustrates how easily a firm can pay back its short obligations all at once through current assets. A company that has a current ratio of one or less is generally a liquidity red flag. Now this doesn't mean the company will go bankrupt tomorrow, but it also doesn't bode well for the company, and may indicate that it could have an issue paying back upcoming obligations. The Quick ratio measures a company's ability to use its cash or assets to... more

    Published Sat, 19 May 2012 18:50:42 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): EVOL,FHCO,JCS,LYTS,NAUH



  • 5 High Profit, High Yield Small Cap Dividend Stocks That Analysts Rate As Buy

    Small-cap stocks tend to offer investors greater growth opportunities than large-cap alternatives, although this comes with its fair share of added risk. Are you looking for small-caps? Do you like to be able to rely on a stock's dividend income as a source of return? Do you prefer investing in stocks that analysts have weighed in on? Do you prefer companies with strong profits? If yes, here are a few ideas to start your search. EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole. The Net Margin... more

    Published Sat, 19 May 2012 19:07:28 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): ARI,CMO,MCEP,PMT,QRE



  • AFAM's 10 Undervalued Dividend Dogs Chase A Bear In May

    John Buckingham, chief investment officer at Al Frank Asset Management, now named AFAM, declared 10 equities undervalued. His list was published May 14 by Shirley Lazo in her "Speaking of Dividends" Barron's Financial Weekly column. This low current valuation, of course, makes these equities very appealing based on upside potential. Dogs of the Index Metrics Rank the AFAM List For this article, the AFAM undervalued 10 were ranked using the two key dog performance metrics: (1) stock price; (2) annual dividend. Dividing the annual dividend by the price declared the percentage yield by which each AFAM listed stock was ranked. Historically, dividend dog investors utilized this ranking system to select portfolios of five or ten stocks in any one index, sector, or survey to... more

    Published Sat, 19 May 2012 18:10:39 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): ANH,HAS,INTC,LMT,MRK,NEM,NM,PEP,TOT,WM



  • 4 Picks From Cramer's Dividend Stocks: Part II

    Here are another four stocks from "Cramer's Top Dividend Stocks 2012" list, along with my opinions about them. The O-Metrix Grading System is applied where possible, as well. Click here for Part I. Stock Name Ticker O-Metrix Score My Take Pfizer Inc. (PFE) 2.25 Wait For a Pullback Verizon Communications (VZ) 2.37 Buy below $40 Duke Energy (DUK) 3.65 Hold General Mills (GIS) 3.49 Buy Source: Data are taken from Finviz/Morningstar. You can download the O-Metrix calculator here. Pfizer Inc. "Even if the stock does nothing, you're... more

    Published Sat, 19 May 2012 18:16:33 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): DUK,GIS,PFE,PGN,VZ



  • 3 Very High Yield Dividend Stocks With Strong Profitability And Minimal Debt

    Interested in earning dividend income? Looking for ways to dig deeper into a company's profitability? Do you look for companies with low debt? Do you prefer companies that can manage their long-term debt? For ideas on where to look, we ran a screen you might find interesting. EPS growth (earnings per share growth) illustrates the growth of earnings per share over time. EPS growth rates help investors identify stocks that are increasing or decreasing in profitability. This profitability metric is generally a key driver in the price of the stock as it directly correlates to the profitability of the company as a whole. The Net Margin is a profitability metric that illustrates, by percentage, how much of every dollar earned gets turned into a bottom line profit. This is just one of many... more

    Published Sat, 19 May 2012 17:52:00 -0400 on SeekingAlpha

    Stock symbol(s): CXS,PMT,RNO



  • 11 Recommended Technology Dividend Stocks Cheaper Than Facebook Shares

    Everybody is talking about Facebook and the $104 billion market valuation at revenues of nearly $4 billion. But, what happens if Facebook's growth slows before the company reaches the $100 billion mark in revenues? You will never get your investment back. If you like to invest in stocks with a higher degree of safety, you should take a look at stocks from forgotten industries like the wireless communication industry. Certainly, the growth is not as high as the growth of social network companies or software stocks, but they pay a much higher dividend and this helps you to hedge your investment. What alternatives are available within the technology dividend category? I made a screen of the best yielding U.S. based technology stocks with a low P/E ratio (below 15) and a market... more

    Published Sat, 19 May 2012 17:35:47 -0400 on SeekingAlpha