Analysis and portfolios for rational investing
Investing in dividends has gained quite some momentum with increasing popularity as the interest rate goes down. Dividends have become replacements for coupons for many
Continue readingIntroduction and summary: This article seeks to explain what an investment company is, and what the main differences are compared to mutual funds. If you
Continue readingIntroduction and summary: Swedish real estate stocks have outperformed the OMX-30 over any time frame over the last two decades. For example, during the last
Continue readingAn additional source of income is what motivates the need to start investing in dividend stocks. Many dream of making a living by receiving dividends,
Continue readingThere are many arguments against dividend investing despite the fact that dividend stocks have outperformed non-paying stocks. Many non-dividend companies could pay a dividend but
Continue readingThe US stock market is about 50% of the world’s stock market capitalization. If you want a diversified stock portfolio it’s pretty natural to include
Continue readingWhat are the main differences between Nordic dividend policies and the US? The main differences are that Nordic firms mostly let the dividend go up
Continue readingIntroduction and summary: Most investors know very well the story of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett. However, the many advantages of the Berkshire business model
Continue readingStock picking is difficult because only a small minority of the stocks contribute to the majority of the gains. It’s skewed to only a few
Continue readingAre there any good Italian dividend stocks? Yes, there are quite a few. In this article, we look at the best Italian dividend stocks. Italy
Continue readingNorway isn’t just popular for its beautiful landscapes and majestic northern lights but also for the attraction it has become for foreign investors with its
Continue readingThe complete list of Swedish ADRs Sweden’s economy is quite developed and an export-focused economy supported by hydropower, timber, and iron ore. The primary sectors
Continue readingThe complete list of Norwegian ADRs Norway currently ranks as the 33rd largest economy in export, globally. The gas and oil sectors are two of
Continue readingThe good is mostly in the absence of the bad. – Old proverb, mentioned in Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Antifragile. Why is it important to avoid
Continue readingInvesting in dividends has been known to be a tried and tested method for accumulating wealth. Why? Because dividend stocks have historically outperformed non-payers with
Continue readingSome weeks ago I published an article looking at the worst month in the stock market: September. Today, 29th of September, as September is coming
Continue readingDividend investors only invest in companies that pay regular dividends. We believe you should be agnostic and invest in any company that is likely to
Continue readingIt turns out history gives us some good clues about what is a good dividend yield. If you’re a dividend investor it certainly tells you
Continue readingIn Street Name Your capital is at risk when you are investing in equity markets, but I assume very few consider the broker as a
Continue readingThe company: Swedish Match is included in the Scandinavian dividend portfolio. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, and listed on the Stockholm Exchange with the ticker SWMA,
Continue readingTerry Smith, the CEO/CIO of Fundsmith, writes an interesting annual report that is well worth reading. He goes one step further than most money managers
Continue readingCostco (COST) is a US retailer and for good reasons one of the most admired companies in the world. Costco’s management style, with a focus
Continue readingIntroduction and summary: I have invested in Estateguru since 2016 and this review shares my thoughts and experiences as a lender and investor on their
Continue readingYesterday, the 3rd of September 2020, witnessed a pretty big drop in the stock market with Nasdaq leading the decline with a drop of 5.07%.
Continue readingAre whisky casks a good investment? Is it worth buying a cask of whisky? Alcohol has for thousands of years been a vital part of
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