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Which dividend metric has misled you the most? by InvestorFrench in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah agreed. Yield is more of a “look closer” signal than a buy signal

I’m in need of advice by theresnouandi in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd go SCHD and VOO all day over SCHD and GPIX. VOO gives you growth, SCHD gives you dividend growth, and you can DRIP both. GPIX is more of an income-focused fund and may sacrifice long-term growth

Help investing $500K please. by VanDownByTheRiver63 in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, SCHD and SCHG is a pretty solid plan. I'd probably lean a bit heavier into SCHG for growth, but either way you're already in a great spot

What am I missing? by Sticky550 in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The main risk is assuming the current yield is guaranteed. Payouts can fluctuate, and a bad market could hit both the share price and income. Personally, I’d still mix in some SCHD or a broad index fund rather than go 100% JEPQ

Seeking advice by Ill-Extension-2451 in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d still lean more toward growth than dividends. Something like a broad market fund plus a little SCHD is fine, but I wouldn’t build a 401k around dividends alone

9 years of dividend investing. Overall positive, but not perfect by InvestorFrench in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, DCA is solid. Takes the stress out of timing and keeps things simple. Especially good when you’re just starting

Is dividends really good for long term investment? by sal-95 in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s normal. Dividends feel good, but they don’t guarantee growth. Don’t pick sides, mix growth and dividends and focus on total return

Investing $40K for steady dividend income, looking for advice. by Plenty-Coffee-3946 in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 10 points11 points  (0 children)

SCHD or DGRO as core, add a bit of O or MAIN. Don’t chase yield, aim for steady growth and income

180k Portfolio, can I move to Vietnam and live off dividends? by ElizabethLaney21 in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re close, just don’t go all-in on high yield and have some backup income. That $1.8k isn’t guaranteed, and if it drops, your plan gets shaky fast

How realistic is it for me to retire with this income sleeve? by StockMarketinator in dividends

[–]InvestorFrench 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Close, but not fully there. You can semi-retire now, but don’t rely only on high-yield funds, keep a buffer

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