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Dividend Stock Portfolio Management During Turbulent Markets
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Published Sat, 02 Jun 2012 01:50:19 -0400 on Seeking Alpha
Paper losses can mentally derail an investor's best designed investment plan. Portfolio management cannot negate investor emotions. I believe a portfolio should be designed to withstand a black swan event. I initially analyze my portfolio with an eye on risk. Secondly the portfolio allocation is chosen. If my portfolio can withstand the catastrophic downturns, then I can opportunistically take advantage of inexpensive stocks. I'll look at key asset classes within my portfolio. Bond Holdings Treasury Bonds have been a top performer for a few years. As Treasury Bond yields decrease, the bonds gain value. Friday's close, per the above image, shows the 10 year Treasury Bond at 1.47%. This signifies money is flowing into Treasury Bonds and away from perceived risky investments. Money is flowing out of high corporate rate bond funds, such as iShares iBoxx $ High Yield Corporate Bond (HYG), and into Treasury securities. iShares iBoxx $ High... Read more
Stock name ISIN Last trade P/E Earnings/Share Dividend/Share Dividend yield CYPRESS SHARPRIDGE INV 
US23281A3077 11.88 6.0 1.98 1.28 10.77 LINN ENERGY
US5360201009 35.13 0.0 -5.30 2.90 8.26 COCA-COLA
US1912161007 42.97 22.6 1.91 1.12 2.61 AMERICAN CAPITAL
US02503Y1038 14.32 5.1 0.00 0.00 0.00 ISHARES IBOXX $ HIGH YIELD CORPORATE BOND FUND
US4642885135