Max Learns to Invest: Stock Selection Series - Chapter 2: The Dividend Detective
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Today was one of those marathon 10-hour workdays that left me completely drained. ![]()
When I got home, my kids were all over me, full of energy and demanding attention. All I wanted was a quick way to check on my investments and maybe make a few adjustments without diving too deep—I just didn't have the mental bandwidth for more complexity. ![]()
That’s when I recalled some of your advice about needing a straightforward, efficient tool for managing investments. I fired up moomoo and turned to the High Dividend Yield screener, a fantastic way to earn passive income. It’s a lifesaver for days like this.
This tool is like a treasure map for dividend hunters. With just a few clicks, we can see dividend yields across the entire market. But here's where it gets really exciting: it's not just about finding the highest yields. We can sort stocks by dividend amount, price, and even market cap changes. It's like being a detective with a Swiss Army knife – we've got all these tools to uncover the perfect dividend stock for our portfolio.
*Images provided are not current and any securities are shown for illustrative purposes only and are not recommendations.
Last week, I was hunting for stocks with yields above 3% and consistent dividend payments. The screener pulled up a list of various companies, including some well-known utilities and consumer goods corporations. One company caught my eye - it had been increasing dividends for over 25 years straight!
Their yield was around 3.5%, and last year, they paid out about $3.50 per share in dividends. For someone holding 100 shares, that's $350 in their pocket - just for being a shareholder!
I was so intrigued that I spent the rest of the night diving into their financials. Who knew dividend hunting could be this thrilling?
Whether you're new to income investing like me or a seasoned pro, this High Dividend Yield screener can be our helpful tool. Just remember, while this tool gives us a head start, always do our due diligence. Happy hunting, fellow investors!
Quick question in the end: What dividend yield percentage do you consider satisfactory? Use our High Dividend Yield screener to find a stock that meets your criteria and share it here!
Explore the High Dividend Yield screener yourself under Markets > US(or other markets), or tap here to try.
Tap here to see my previous chapters in the Stock Selection Series>>
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Tammytammy : This is something I've been looking for![[undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36 "undefined")
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CNNT : High dividend stocks are not worth it if you don't do extra scrutiny on their company background, read up news, and industry reports.
I looked out for them in my early investing days, thinking that I could just hold, sit back and watch my portfolio grow.
My benchmark was anything above 9% since after the US 30% WHT it would be 6.3%, and that would be higher than our EPF/ KWSP's anual return .
Naively, I did very little due diligence and bough EC Petrol, Stellantis and Vale. I eventually dumped EC Petrol after realising how bad the fundamentals are and all the negative news around it. Also, the price kept falling.
I kept Stellantis and Vale and sell covered calls now to recuperate some losses. But it's still in the REDS.
For those who think this is a cheat code to grow your capital, it's not. Thread very carefully before you part with your hard earned money.
These are mistakes I wish I could undo.
Team moomoo OP CNNT : Thank you so much for taking the time to read and share your thoughts on this post. I'm really sorry to hear about your experience, but I appreciate you letting us know about it. This feedback is super helpful and gives us a reference to make things better. Although we promote this feature, we also love hearing different opinions and learning about how everyone uses our features. Thanks again for your honest input—it means a lot and keeps me motivated to improve![[undefined]](https://static.moomoo.com/nnq/emoji/static/image/default/default-black.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/36x36 "undefined")
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CNNT Team moomoo OP : No worries, it's a learning journey, and I'm happy to share! Keep up the good work!
102362254 : I chose $McDonald's (MCD.US)$ as it offers a solid balance of growth and stability. With 43 years of continuous dividend growth and a 2.26% yield, it meets my criteria for a satisfactory dividend yield. The High Dividend Yield screener helps identify dividend stocks aligned with my goals
72146217 : I have a reason, I can't do it, I can't do it!
72854941 : Hi what about monthly dividend.
72289906 : HDY stocks also have expiration dates?
JLMD : I consider satisfactory a dividend yield of 7% and more! I have been looking for a tool like this!
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