Dividend Talk

In this episode of Dividend Talk, we sit down with Ryne Williams, a passionate dividend investor and YouTube content creator, to discuss his investing journey. Ryne shares how he got started, lessons learned, and the strategies that have helped him build his portfolio over the years. Tune in for an interesting conversation filled with investing wisdom and a few laughs along the way! Topics Discussed: * Ryne’s investing journey and how he got started * Transition from growth stocks to dividend investing * The role of patience and discipline in investing * Balancing ETFs vs. individual stock picking * The psychology of market trends and FOMO * Interest rates and their impact on REITs and financial markets * The future of consumer goods and snack companies * Investing in tax-advantaged accounts * Portfolio diversification strategies * How social media and YouTube influence investing decisions Companies Discussed: Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY), 3M (MMM), Bayer AG (BAYN.DE), Altria Group (MO), Realty Income (O),Main Street Capital (MAIN) ,Vici Properties (VICI) , PepsiCo (PEP) ,Coca-Cola (KO) ,Starbucks (SBUX) ,Visa (V) ,William Sonoma (WSM) ,Lowe’s (LOW) ,Medtronic (MDT) ,Nike (NKE) ,Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) ,Zoetis (ZTS) ,Rollins (ROL) ,Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) ,Procter & Gamble (PG) ,DHL Group (DHL.DE) ,Fuchs Petrolub (FPE3.DE) ,Ahold Delhaize (AD.AS) Link / Resource: Book - What i learned about investing from darwin  Follow him here: https://www.youtube.com/@rynewilliams [https://www.youtube.com/@rynewilliams] https://www.retirewithryne.com/ [https://www.retirewithryne.com/]

In this episode of Dividend Talk, we dive into the world of dividend-focused ETFs available to European investors. In the News of the Week, we explore the recent sharp decline in Greggs' share price following its trading update, despite record sales. Is this an opportunity to buy, or should investors look elsewhere? The Listener Questions segment tackles a range of intriguing topics: * How to prioritise investments when building a dividend portfolio. * Why many REITs show negative ROIC vs WACC differences. * Expectations for organic growth in diversified dividend portfolios. * A thought experiment involving a €50,000 inheritance and turnaround companies. Finally, we wrap up with stock-specific discussions, including Schneider Electric, PepsiCo, and Eaton, while addressing questions on private equity, T. Rowe Price, and Sonoco Products. 🎙️ Tickers mentioned: TDIV, VHYL, GBDV, FUSD, GGRW, GGD.L, JNJ, PEP, NKE, UPS, PLD, MDLZ, GIS, HSY, TDIV, VHYL, GBDV, ETN, TROW, HASI, SON.

Tune in to the first episode of the year, this time about our dividend portfolio performance in 2024. Derek will discuss his entire year performance and eDGI rather his 4th quarter as he's about to release his annual report. In the show we also discussed that we're organizing a Dividend Talk Meet Up on the 25th of January in Utrecht, the Netherlands. If you'd like to join, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftprFpF0ACA28PQUX4TC03L2iDnUcOZ1GYZ6MrzBYJhLoG5A/viewform?usp=sharing

Join Derek and European Dividend Growth Investor as they reflect on the highlights and challenges of 2024. This year-end review covers podcast moments, key events, and lessons learned in dividend growth investing. Topics Covered: 00:05:00: Guest Highlights – Insights from Chuck Carnevale, Canadian Investor, and more. 00:15:00: Dividend Trends – Cuts from Walgreens ($WBA) and BASF ($BASFY), hikes from Shell ($SHEL), and Evolution Gaming ($EVO). 00:25:00: Tech in Focus – Apple ($AAPL), Google ($GOOGL), and Meta ($META) begin dividend payments. Predictions for Amazon ($AMZN). 00:35:00: Bitcoin’s Record High – Breaking $100K and its investment implications. 00:50:00: Turnarounds & Value Traps – A critical look at Intel ($INTC), Starbucks ($SBUX), and Nike ($NKE). Follow us: 🐦 Twitter -  @DividendTalk_ 🐦 Twitter -  @European_DGI 👥 Join our Facebook Community -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/

In this episode, we share predictions for the stock market in 2025 (some are crazy!), reflect on this week's market turmoil following the Fed's latest decision, and respond to listener questions on topics ranging from REIT valuations to European dividend stocks and tax strategies. We also discuss notable company updates, including Hornbach’s steady guidance, Novo Nordisk’s surprising dip, and the latest insights on clean energy and healthcare stocks. Plus, hear our thoughts on some long-shot predictions, including wild M&A possibilities and industry disruptions. Tune in for a your weekly dose of dividend inspiration! Follow Us here: 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Dividendtalk_⁠ 🐦 Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👥 Join our Facebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalk⁠⁠⁠⁠] ✉️ Sign up for our Premium Newsletter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠https://europeandgi.com/sign-up/⁠]