Updated post December 2017

Updated for Dividend Pursuit

First, I would like to apologies for not keeping everyone updated on latest news with Dividend Pursuit. It has been a roller coaster year to say the least. I keep this post brief to bring everyone update and our new philosophy as far as investing goes.

Towards the end of 2015 we made a drastic change to rent out our single family and move with relatives to both save and start from scratch financially. We use the time to reduce our debt to zero. Towards the end of 2016 came a chance to buy a new property as we look at the low inventory in the market we end up deciding to buy a multi-family home. We would live in it and rent out the remaining space. To reach this new found goal we decide to sell the single family and start all over.

In March 2017, we finally closed on a multi-family with potential 4 apartments. The biggest unit was a townhouse style which we currently occupy. In the process I decided to sell all my stocks holding in April given that the market was high enough for my liking. However, hindsight 20/20 may I should stick it out. This proves you cannot time the market. We also bought a new car, a 2014 Honda Accord. We like Honda for its reliability and maintenance free. Our previous 2007 was total loss in 2016 and we never had any issues with it expect for 3 car accident it was involved in, but we fixed it and it continue to be reliable. We also have a 2009 Pilot which has been great so far.

Anyway, we are currently re-building our six month living expenses, three month emergency expenses and a new house down payment accounts. Once we achieve this will be able to continue to invest more often. While we sold all or most of our holdings, we kept Exom (XOM) until 11/27/17 when we finally pull the trigger and sold 37 shares we had left.

As of 11/28/17, we decide it was time to start investing again. However, this time I will focus on investing at least once a month and will build month dividend payers first and afterwards concentrate on stalwarts that will anchor our portfolio for years to come.

Here is what we purchase so far since 11/28/17
STAG 20 shares @28.45 +6.95 commission Total = $575.93
12/12/17
MAIN 5.985 shares @40.28 +3.95 commission Total =$245.00

We Will continue to add to this two stocks as they be a base for our portfolio as we continue to build our base for early retirement portfolio. Also our current rental income is having a positive cash flow of $300.00 currently. as we continue to build our income and diminish our debt will see this grown more and more.

Thanks for reading

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.

February 2017 Dividend update

February 2017 Dividend update

It has been a few months of roller coaster which has leave little time to keep all of you updated on my progress. I have been buy mostly every week as usual but I cannot find time to make a post. I am doing this post on break now.

So will keep it straight to the point last month update dividend totals are in.

Sharebuilder
VZ 10.08
DE 2.43
OKE 5.87
MAIN 6.88
CAT 7.05

Roth
TD 1.84
WDR 5.88
CL 0.74
STAG 2.05
PPG 1.6
PBA 0.35
CLDT 1.04
PBA 0.35

IRA
T 6.54
AXP 0.36
OHI 1.24
ABT 2.65
ABBV 3.95
Totals 60.9

So in total I received $60.90 in Dividend. Hoping after we finally settle in the new house I will hopefully have more time.

How did you do last month?
What are you buying now?

Thanks for reading

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.

Dividend Updated - January 2017

Dividend Updated

It has been a busy month last 2 months. Been busy with work and Sell our home and now working on closing on a new home, which I will post down the road for now I figure our best time of the month is when we all count our dividend from previous month. All thought i was busy i did manage o make a few small purchase which will be post down the road. For now I just say we sold our home in December 30 last year and hopefully we can close on a new home at end of February.

So here is my Dividend for the month
Sharebuilder
WSBC 1.29
WPC 1.60
MAIN 6.28
GSK 2.24
GE 2.70
BNS .92

IRA
NJR 1.06
CCP 9.50
TUP 1.77
WDFC 1.29

ROTH
GPC .72
ADP 1.54
LM .67
OXY 1.58
RCI 1.82
CINF 1.01
STAG 2.02
TOT 1.30
BKE 13.23
CLDT 1.04

Total $53.58

Compare to last January 2016 total of $5.53 its incredible to see the power of compounding starting to take over like a snow ball effect.

This is all the time I have for now. But I would be a miss if i did not mention my 2016 Super Bowl Champs the New England Patriots...what a game it was. What a comeback that was. It has been an incredible year 17-2

Enough about my PATS'. How did you do last month?
What are you buying now?

Thanks for reading

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.

Dividend Updated December 2016

Dividend Updated

Every dividend investor favorite time of the year. Time to collect and ponder on what was paid and plan accordingly for the next quarter. I always enjoy reflecting on my dividend received and look forward to the next one to evaluate how I am doing as far as building dividend growth portofolio that will sustain and cover 100% of my living expenses. To this end I have often compared it to what bills I could had cover with the dividend received for the month.

That been said lets look at who and how much dividend was collect in December 2016.

 SHAREBUILDER
12/1 WFC 6.94
CMI 5.69
PSX         0.72
12/6 SO         5.73
JNJ         8.75
12/7 ADM 3.82
12/9 EMR 1.92
XOM 10.01
12/12UTX 2.97
CVX 22.29
12/13MAIN 5.1
12/15.   IP 2.23
VLO 1.4
12/16FLO 6.45
12/19RDS.A 12.91
12/22MAIN 9.27
12/29UNP 2.35
TROW 2.37
Sharebuilder total $108.55


IRA
12/1 GWW 0.4
12/2 SHW 0.15
BG         0.46
12/12PPG 0.33
UVE 0.5
MMM 0.36
IBM 1
12/15CSX 0.24
DGAS 0.37
12/20STO 0.62
12/40VTR 2.12
IRA Total $6.55


ROTH
12/1 WEC 0.39
PFE         0.69
12/2 CTAS 0.58
12/6 V         0.11
12/12NSC 0.23
12/14PBA 0.34
12/15STAG 1.79
AVA 0.81
ED         0.41
12/16CCL 0.32
12/30CLDT 1.04
ROTH IRA Total $6.71

Loyal3 INTC 0.79
           UL 0.82
         TGT 0.66
Loyal3 Total  $2.27
GRAND TOTAL $126.45


Wow $108.55 in my Individual Sharebuilder account and grand total of $126.45.
Amazing that i short Period of time I was able to collect over $100 in to consecutive months. I collect this dividend without lifting a finger. But I did had the courage to start investing in this stellar companies who consistently raise their dividend to keep up with inflation.

How did you do this month?

Thanks for reading

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.

Recent Purchase II - December 2016

Recent Purchase II

It has been awhile since I made any updates, this post will serve just as an update to recent purchase. As we close out 2016, I am looking forward to 2017. As alot of things are in the works to help build my portofolio going forward. With this in mind I have decided to stand pat for awhile, as I will be building cash reserves for upcoming house purchase, also selling our primary home are in the works more to come later.

But here is an update from recent purchase made:

Sharebuilder 
12/13/2016
MAIN $100 2.64 shares @ $36.36

ROTH IRA
12/13/2016
TOT $105 2.01 shares @ $50.23
CINF $170 2.11 shares @ $78.63

IRA
12/13/2016
CCP $150 5.85 shares @ $24.94
TUP $150 2.60 shares @ $56.05
VTR $175 2.72 shares @ $62.66

This week I took a break from purchase but stay tune!
What do you think of recent purchases?
What are you buying?

Thanks for visiting

Disclaimer: Long on WSBC, MAIN, ADP, OXY, DLR, RCI, GPC, KMB, LM and NJR 

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.

Recent Purchase and sell I - December 2016

Purchase/Sale update

Another week another opportunity to invest in the market. Mr market recent rally mostly due Trump effect. It is very possible for the DOW to reach mid 20000's in next few years. But we all know that the market is unpredictable, hence timing the market is never a posibility, or there in. No certainty.

This is why i try to invest little by little every week if possible. I have been bless to be able to do that in recent weeks. So here is what i purchase, and also what I sold in recent week.

First what I sold:
Roth IRA
11/30
WEC, CTAS, NNN,V, NSC, ED, CCL, CLX, FAST, TIS, CL, PFE, BLX, CMS, EV, CM and AVA

Their were sold here on ROTH mostly because I wish to hold them on the individual account and only try to hold blue chip stocks in ROTH going forward.

Individual account I sold few stocks here also mostly for TAX Harvesting.
12/01
FLO, CB, RY, PG, VLO, PSX, SO and ETP

So far I save $1400 on my 206 Tax bill. So here are my Purchase this week.

IRA 
12/06/2016
NJR $100 2.78 shares @ $34.48

ROTH IRA
12/06/2016
LM $100 3.06 shares @ $31.37
KMB $125 1.06 shares @ $114.06
GPC $110 1.09 shares @ $97.27
RCI $200 5.12 shares @ $38.23
DLR $200 2.14 shares @ $91.21
OXY $150 2.07 shares @ $70.28
ADP $252 2.59 shares @ $95.42

Individual account 
12/06/2016
MAIN $126 3.36 shares @ $36.24
WSBC $100 2.37 shares @ $40.44

What do you think of recent activities?
What are you buying? Do you ever sell? What tax strategies to you use?

Thanks for visiting

Disclaimer: Long on WSBC, MAIN, ADP, OXY, DLR, RCI, GPC, KMB, LM and NJR 

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.

Dividend Update - November 2016

Dividend Update -November 2016

Every Dividend Investor favorite time of the month. For me it has a more special meaning since November 29, 2015 was my very first article on this blog. So not only we counting our dividend but also looking back and see what we achieve in our one year anniversary has a special meaning.

It has been a busy month stay active every week, since the month had five available Sharebuilder weekly plan to invest, I fully took advantage of it. Now without further ado lets count those dividends. So here is the list:

SHAREBUILDER 

11/01     DE 2.42

           VZ 9.96

11/4         QCP 71.93

11/10 WES 0.67

        HEP 0.82

11/14   ETP 4.43

        OKE 5.79

11/15 MAIN 4.58

           PG 3.72

        SUN 4.23

         OHI 12.38

11/21 HCN 1.87

        CAT 6.99

11/25 HCP 8.19

11/28    RY 0.93            SHAREBUILDER TOTAL 138.91

IRA

11/01       T 6.32

11/10 AXP 0.35

11/14 KNOP 2.26

11/15 ABT 1.32

11/17    SIR 1.3

11/18 ETN 0.75

            NI 0.34

11/28 GOV 2.03

11/29 BMO 0.45                        IRA TOTAL 15.12

ROTH

11/01            TD 1.77

               WDR 5.71

11/10          TOO 1.41

11/14         CLX 0.61

                 PBA 0.34

11/15            CL 0.74

                STAG 1.55

                   EV 0.69

               NNN 0.41

11/18          BLX 0.64

11/21           TIS 0.62

11/22        FAST 1.03

              PAYX 0.5

11/25         COF 0.53

              CLDT 1.03

11/30/2016 cms          0.55 ROTH TOTAL 18.13

Grand Total 172.16

Wow what a month set a new record in dividend $100.23 in divided and $71.93 is split stocks from new stock QCP which all sold towards the end of the month nevertheless $172.16 in total dividend received.

Since its my first year of investing lets compare to last November where I collected $52.09 wow that is an 89% increase year over year (YOY). This definitely shows the power of compounding over long term. I am bless to be in this position and look forward where all my expenses will be care for by these dividends.

How did you do last month?

Thanks for visiting

Disclaimer: Long on all stocks listed

Disclaimer: I’m not a licensed investment advisor and not an investment professional. This site is only meant for educational or entertainment purposes only. I’m not liable for any losses suffered as a result. Please consult with an investment or tax professional before investing any of your money.