DGI For The DIY

[fenders53]

Enjoyed the blog as always. Congrats on the new pooch. A lot of good comes from pet ownership as long as the children are responsible for some the care responsibilities. My daughter did a role reversal on me. She got a Lab and a Shepherd puppy, then about 15 months later she takes a job hours away and an apartment where she can't have large dogs. So I guess you could say she got her parents a dog. At least for awhile.

Ken

Tracking dividends quarterly will provide some encouragement. Track the Div growth rate as well as the gross numbers though. Just as Eric did, it makes it clear which ones are not on the right track for returns a decade from now. STAG isn't a terrible company to own, but the growth rate might as well be zero. If it's not a short term problem, there is probably a similar option out there with a 5%+ growth rate.

I would definitely average into financials if you buy one that has run up a lot lately. Macro financials will probably remain volatile and provide a reason, real or perceived for the market to be skittish on them temporarily. You can usually get a very good deal on some shares when they go extremely out of favor temporarily. That's been at least an annual event for years now. For the sector anyway.