04-09-2014, 09:56 PM
The rest of my portfolio is ETFs and closed-end funds.
Those stock positions are super small. For example I own less than 3 shares of Integrys, less than 2 shares of Pepsico, etc. My portfolio in general is extremely small compared to most on here.
As for the water companies, I just bought them because they have strong track records of paying dividends for many years and their DRIP programs had no fees. The exception is California Water Service Group which charges 1 penny for a $25 investment.
With my limited funds I try to find ways to invest with little to no commissions. This allows me to dollar cost average most of my positions.
If I had more money I'd probably invest differently, maybe branch out and buy stocks in $1000-$2000 increments like most people do.
Those stock positions are super small. For example I own less than 3 shares of Integrys, less than 2 shares of Pepsico, etc. My portfolio in general is extremely small compared to most on here.
As for the water companies, I just bought them because they have strong track records of paying dividends for many years and their DRIP programs had no fees. The exception is California Water Service Group which charges 1 penny for a $25 investment.
With my limited funds I try to find ways to invest with little to no commissions. This allows me to dollar cost average most of my positions.
If I had more money I'd probably invest differently, maybe branch out and buy stocks in $1000-$2000 increments like most people do.