Dividend investing isn't just about buying and forgetting. In this video, I share 5 key things I do AFTER I buy a dividend stock. After starting my investing journey back in 2003 with index funds and then diving into penny stocks and swing trading in 2018, I've learned a lot along the way. Today, roughly 85% of our net worth is headed toward index funds, but I still enjoy building a smaller dividend stock portfolio with about 15% of our money. I explain why I listen to earnings calls, monitor pa...
Jun 23, 2025•25 min
We break down covered call ETFs like JEPI, QYLD, XYLD, DIVO, and JEPQ - how they work, their pros and cons, and whether they're good for income investing. Using real performance data, we show why only 2 out of 12 popular covered call ETFs beat the S&P 500 since inception. Learn about tax implications, risk levels, and better alternatives for long-term wealth building. Essential viewing for beginners considering high-income ETF strategies for retirement or passive income.Jeremy's website - D...
Jun 16, 2025•30 min•Ep. 263
If you're new to investing, this is a great conversation for you! Two veteran dividend investors hanging out, sharing what they know and taking questions LIVE ! Be sure to subscribe to Kevin Burgess . Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom → ...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 259
The new OMAH ETF claims to let you invest like Warren Buffett while earning 15% yearly income paid monthly. Sounds perfect, right? But there's something critical most investors are missing about how this fund actually works - and it directly goes against Buffett's most important investing principle. I break down the truth about OMAH's 95% "return of capital" distributions and explain what's really happening to your money over time. Listen to this before buying the OMAH ETF. Check out the OMAH Yo...
May 18, 2025•26 min•Ep. 258
In this dividend investing live stream, we're joined by @SCHDETF to discuss International Dividend ETFs, dividend stock news, dividend raises, and, most importantly, your stock moves. Check out the Dividend Dive Live video HERE . Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 257
Breaking $10,000 in annual dividend income! In this video, I reveal my complete investment portfolio that now generates $29.11 EVERY DAY in passive income. As a welder turned dividend investor, I share my April portfolio activity, current holdings breakdown, and how I reached this major milestone. See my exact buys, sells, and dividend payments, plus learn about my 85/15 fund-to-individual stock allocation strategy. Join our dividend community every Sunday for the "Dividend Dive" livestream. Rem...
May 03, 2025•20 min•Ep. 256
I'm finally sharing the 35 dividend stocks I've been quietly watching! These aren't your typical dividend recommendations - each company has impressive fundamentals with an average ROCE of 31.29% and comes from businesses that have stood the test of time (average age: 75 years). While the average yield is only 1.05%, these quality companies offer excellent growth potential. I'll reveal my complete watchlist from most overvalued to least, share some fascinating company facts, and dive deeper into...
Apr 19, 2025•20 min•Ep. 255
This podcast covers Pfizer's current challenges including potential Trump tariffs on imported drugs, tax issues, FDA leadership changes, and the abandoned weight-loss pill. We discuss how Pfizer faces patent expirations affecting 25% of sales by 2028 and their $65 billion acquisition strategy. The episode explains the ' Osage orange tree ' investment metaphor about building strong foundations before expecting growth. We also share five Warren Buffett quotes about viewing market volatility as an ...
Apr 15, 2025•16 min•Ep. 254
Government Auditor Dan Weston discusses the dividend stocks he is currently buying, his favorite investments, his experiment with a wheel options strategy, and what he anticipates in the future. Check out Dan's wheel strategy video . Follow Dan on X . 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Perfor...
Mar 29, 2025•32 min•Ep. 253
In this dividend podcast, we're talking stocks I bought, dividends received, why I'm still buying a crashing blue chip dividend stock and you'll hear the audio from a recent YouTube video . 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker "The Dividend Millionaire" book ...
Mar 22, 2025•24 min•Ep. 252
In this dividend podcast, you'll hear five wise quotes to calm your mind during a stock market crash and the audio from our 6 Cheap and SAFE Dividend Stocks YouTube video ! 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate li...
Mar 16, 2025•37 min•Ep. 251
We're covering the dividends received and the Dividend stocks bought this week. We'll discuss Walgreens going private and wrap up with five key things that Realty Income's (O) CEO Sumit Roy just said from this YouTube Video . Check out the Agree Realty investor presentation HERE 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Perform...
Mar 09, 2025•22 min•Ep. 250
📈 Discover how Warren Buffett's wisdom completely transformed my dividend investing strategy! In this February update, I'm sharing the powerful "Mr. Market" concept that changed everything for me as an investor. Learn why stock prices should SERVE you, not INSTRUCT, and see my latest dividend raises, buys, and sells! I explain exactly how focusing on business fundamentals (not daily price swings) has built my dividend portfolio that now generates $463+ monthly. If you've ever felt anxious about...
Mar 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 249
We're discussing the Dividend milestone we just hit, the Berkshire Hathaway Q424 portfolio moves from 13F.info and the audio from the 5 Quality Dividend Stocks for Beginners YouTube video . We also broke down Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) vs Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) in a way anyone can understand! Scorpions - Winds of Change 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ Website → YouTube Channel → Newsletter → Blossom...
Feb 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 248
Want to find safe dividend stocks but don't know where to start? In this episode, Kelly Green from Yield Shark (Mauldin Economics' free newsletter) shares her professional approach to finding reliable dividend-paying companies. Connect with Kelly here: The Case for Dividends White Paper Opt-In Page My paid product Yield Shark And the best social media if people want to connect with Kelly is Instagram 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → Website → Newsletter...
Feb 01, 2025•39 min•Ep. 247
Meet Jonathan, a regular guy who started investing in 1974 and rode through recessions, countless market crashes, and the biggest bull markets in history. While everyone's chasing the next big thing, this retired grandfather shares his secrets to building lasting wealth in the stock market. In this exclusive interview, Jonathan reveals: ✓ His first investment vs what he's buying in today's market ✓ The worst loss he ever took (and how he bounced back) ✓ His top stock picks for young investors in...
Jan 18, 2025•45 min•Ep. 246
In this thrilling episode, we're talking about content from the latest NEWSLETTER and sharing our full 2024 DIVIDEND and OPTION INCOME video. Plus, you'll hear the #1 stock we're buying heading into 2025. 3rd Year End Special Live with my wife, Jena! 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → Website → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link...
Dec 29, 2024•33 min•Ep. 245
YieldMax ETFs are all the rage, with some yielding as high as 104%! In this episode, we're joined by two unknown AI-generated voices from Notebook LM taking a "Deep Dive" into the latest Newsletter . I would love to know what you thought of their "performance!" Additional reading from Forbes~ YieldMax ETFs: What They Are And Are They Safe 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → Website → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Performance T...
Dec 11, 2024•20 min•Ep. 244
Agree Realty ( ADC ) CEO Joey Agree stopped by to sit down for five questions and shared his stance on the dividend under his watch. Many thanks to Joey Agree for his generosity and time!🙏 Agree Realty Website Agree Realty "Fungible Boxes" White paper Agree Realty Investor Presentation ⌚ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro/Question #1 - Changes in Retail from Agrees beginning 01:53 Question #2 - What are "Fungible Rectangles?"07:21 Question #3 - What tenant traits does Agree Realty look for?17:10 Question ...
Dec 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 243
Join us for a FIRST-EVER interview with SeekingAlpha.com author Travis, The Dividend Collectuh! A Navy veteran sharing his passion for dividend investing in blue-chip stocks, BDCs, and REITs. As a buy-and-hold investor focused on quality over quantity, Travis is building his path to retirement through dividends. Learn how he helps hard-working Americans build investment portfolios of high-quality, dividend-paying companies to reach financial independence. 🎁Gift articles mentioned during the int...
Nov 16, 2024•53 min•Ep. 242
We're talking about why you shouldn't worry too much about a Discounted Cash Flow analysis and explaining why a Hershey bar in my house is from Malaysia! Check out the Realty Income "BIG NEWS" YouTube video ! 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → Website → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: ...
Nov 10, 2024•25 min•Ep. 241
These seven dividend growth stocks have proven business models that should remain valuable even as AI transforms our world. Each company combines strong returns on capital with physical products or services that artificial intelligence can't easily replace. Check out the YouTube video ! 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → Website → Newsletter → Blossom → Recommended Stocks Performance Tracker "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Chec...
Oct 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 240
We're looking at a 123-year-old dividend stock that's fallen over 70% this year and checking out if it's a buy...or a yield trap! Check out the YouTube video ! Follow me on Blossom . "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Use this affiliate link for $30 off a...
Oct 19, 2024•15 min•Ep. 239
In this episode, Russ chats with Trailblazers, Heroes and Crooks author Stephen Foerster about his book and some of the stories that will make you a smarter investor! The YouTube video is linked HERE . Follow me on Blossom . "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $30 coupon + a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. U...
Oct 12, 2024•34 min
In this episode, you'll hear Russ chat with Jeremy from Dividendstockpile.com about dividend stocks for retirement. The YouTube video is linked HERE . Follow me on Blossom "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $25 coupon + a 7-day free trial. Use this affiliate link for $25 off a $239 premium sub...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 237
You'll hear Why I Sold EPD & August Portfolio Update , but before we remember 9/11 and how staying the course could make us better investors. Plus, I'm buying more Nike and discussing another popular dividend stock raise! Follow me on Blossom "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $25 coupon + a 7-day free trial. Use ...
Sep 11, 2024•36 min•Ep. 236
Jeremy from DividendStockpile.com joins us to discuss the best dividend stocks for beginners, our investing philosophy, and a few things we look for in a good dividend stock. Connect with Jeremy on X & YouTube. https://x.com/DivStockpile Follow me on Blossom "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $25 coupon + a 7-day free trial....
Aug 31, 2024•33 min•Ep. 235
Today we'll find out what dividend stocks I should sell to pay for a plumbing repair bill. But before that, we'll cover some dividend stocks news and dividend portfolio activity. Berkshire Hathaway Q224 Stock Portfolio Update YouTube Video Follow me on Blossom "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $25 coupon + a 7-day free trial. Use ...
Aug 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 234
This dividend investing podcast covers dividend stock red flags, the July Portfolio update, and DIVIDEND News!! July Portfolio Update Spreadsheet Hartford Funds: The Power of Dividends McKinsey Dividend Cut Study Follow me on Blossom "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $25 coupon + a 7-day free trial. Use this affiliate link ...
Aug 04, 2024•32 min•Ep. 233
In this dividend investing podcast, you'll learn about the dividend trap I fell for, how I think you can avoid it, stocks I've been buying, and some dividend stock news. Total Return Comp. Spreadsheet DRIP Return Calculator "The Dividend Millionaire" book affiliate link Check out my portfolios and FREE Weekly Newsletter signup: https://dapperdividends.com **SPECIAL SEEKINGALPHA.COM $50 coupon + a 7 day free trial. Use this affiliate link for $50 off a $2...
Jul 17, 2024•28 min•Ep. 232
