Stocks that pay dividends are always better than the ones that don’t pay.Its true that dividends are not guaranteed and that they can be reduced or canceled at any time. Companies like Washington Mutual(WU), National City(NCC), Bank of America(BAC) are some recent examples.However in the long run, dividends form a significant part of a stock’s …
Taj Mahal, India The main stock market index in India called the Sensex plunged 606 points to close below the psychologically important level of 10,000 at 9975 yesterday(Oct 17th). After reaching a peak of 21,200 in January the index has fallen by 53% in just nine months. Similar to the other three BRIC countries, India …
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Here you can find the factsheets and constituent lists of select indices. These lists can are a good source to identify some quality stocks. To open an index click on the appropriate link below. Note: This list will be updated regularly.So check back often. Factsheets Repository of Select Indices (Updated Jan 12,2009): A. CANADA 1.SP-TSX-Composite-Index …
During bear markets some investors try to analyze their portfolio holdings to determine which stocks to hold for the long-term and which stocks to trim down or sell out even if they are at a loss. Large cap companies that pay solid dividends and have consistent long-term performance are the favorites for such investors.While its …
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