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Star ratings are helpful—until they become a shortcut. Morningstar’s 1–5 stars are primarily about valuation, not business quality. Learn the smarter way to build conviction and why stock price (or past return) shouldn’t drive your decisions. Save your spot (or get the replay) for our New Upcoming Webinar: thedividendguyblog.com/webinar You’ll Learn What Morningstar’s Stars Really […] The post Why I Ignore Morningstar’s Review (What I Do Instead) [Podcast] appeared first on Th...| The Dividend Guy Blog
When prices run, our brain screams: “It’s too expensive!” Then we watch those “expensive” stocks keep climbing and wonder if we should jump in… or bail out. My take is simple: valuation without context is just fortune-telling. A high P/E isn’t automatically a bubble, and a low P/E isn’t automatically a bargain. What matters is […] The post 3 Stocks Trading a Crazy High P/E — Is There Room Left for Profit? appeared first on The Dividend Guy Blog.| The Dividend Guy Blog
When a great company trades at an all-time high and a P/E north of 30, are you overpaying—or just paying for quality? Mike and Vero show how to use the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio without a crystal ball. Discover why a stock’s own 5- to 10-year averages matter more than cross-sector comparisons, how to identify “priced-for-perfection” setups, …| The Dividend Guy Blog
Every summer, I like to step back, grab my surfboard, and let the market run its course without me for a bit. But before heading to the beach, I always review how the year is shaping up. 2025 is a perfect reminder of how investing often feels contradictory: everything and nothing is happening at the […] The post The Year So Far: Nothing Is Like It Seems appeared first on The Dividend Guy Blog.| The Dividend Guy Blog
Eight years after rolling a $108K pension into a DIY portfolio, Mike walks through a quarterly review that’s up ~200% since inception—but not without bruises. He dissects three laggards (Apple, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Starbucks), explains when he holds vs. trims, and shows the exact process he uses to separate price noise from business news. You’ll also […] The post Mike’s Portfolio Review – Losing Money on Apple, Keep or Sell? [Podcast] appeared first on The Dividend Guy Blog.| The Dividend Guy Blog
Is a recession just around the corner—or are we already in one without realizing it? Mike and Vero tackle the headlines, decode the signals, and most importantly, share what investors should actually do if they’re worried. From yield curves to consumer sentiment, corporate earnings to employment data, this episode provides a rational, dividend-growth-minded framework to …| The Dividend Guy Blog
Can you really retire on a 25% yield? We dive into the buzzworthy Harvest Diversified High Income ETF (HHIS.TO)—a high-yield ETF promising monthly income and exposure to trending growth stocks. Let’s explore whether HHIS is a sustainable income solution or simply too good to be true. You’ll learn how the fund is structured, what’s behind …| The Dividend Guy Blog
We explore a topic that’s unusual for us—high-yield dividend stocks! While yield isn’t our focus, we know many investors crave reliable income. So, how can you spot a high-yielder that won’t burn you? Mike shares his favorite picks, how to separate safe income from risky traps, and why the story behind the yield matters less …| The Dividend Guy Blog
In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and drove to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage …| The Dividend Guy Blog
In 2016, I made a life-changing decision: I took a sabbatical, put my family in a small RV, and drove to Costa Rica. Upon my return in 2017, I officially quit my job as a private banker at National Bank and started working full-time on my baby: Dividend Stocks Rock. I also decided to manage …| The Dividend Guy Blog
Starting fresh with a new portfolio can be one of the most exciting—and intimidating—moments in your investing journey. You’ve got a lump sum of cash. You know you want to build something smart with it. And you’re drawn to dividend growth investing for all the right reasons: predictable income, long-term compounding, and the peace of …| The Dividend Guy Blog
Dividend growth investing is a powerful strategy for building wealth over time, but not all dividend-paying stocks are created equal. To separate the winners from the rest, seasoned investors often rely on the Dividend Triangle. This simple yet effective framework helps identify companies with robust financial health and long-term growth potential, making it an essential …| The Dividend Guy Blog