May has come to an end so it is time for another update. May is one of my lower months for dividends received. Options trading was a little better this month, no big home runs just a few singles. Let’s take a look at how much dividends and options premium I received for May. ForContinue reading “Dividends and Options Trading Update May 2023”
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A Comprehensive Guide to Dividend Investing
Investing in dividend stocks can be an effective way to build long-term wealth. Not only do dividend-paying companies have a history of stability and consistent growth, but their payouts can offer a steady stream of income for investors. This comprehensive guide to dividend investing will cover everything you need to know in order to startContinue reading “A Comprehensive Guide to Dividend Investing”
STORE Capital Going Private: What am I going to do?
Last week it was announced that STORE Capital Corp. (STOR) is going private. GIC and Oak Street offered to buy STOR for about $14 billion. As part of the proposed buyout, shareholders of STOR will receive $32.25 per share. As of now, STOR is in a “go shop” period in which it can consider alternativeContinue reading “STORE Capital Going Private: What am I going to do?”
Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 8/26/22
This past week was another down week in the stock market. The S&P 500 and NASDAQ were trading down a little bit during the week but really dropped on Friday after the Fed Chairman Jerome Powell spoke. As for me, it was a very busy week at work with a lot of overtime. A lotContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 8/26/22”
Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 8/20/22
After some up weeks in the stock market, the stock market was down this week. Both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ were down this week. As usual, I continue to follow my plan regardless what the market is doing. Let’s check out my weekly update on dividends, investing and options trading. Dividends This week IContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 8/20/22”
Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 8/12/22
This week was another green week for the stock market with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ both up around 3%. While it is nice to see my account values go up, it can be a little tougher to find stocks that are undervalued as the stock market continues to rise. Let’s check out my weeklyContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 8/12/22”
I Sold My Disney (DIS) Stock
Disney (DIS) was one of the first stocks that I bought when I started investing in March/April 2020 so this was not an easy decision to sell out of my position. At the time I originally bought Disney I did not have a defined plan. As I developed my plan over time, it became apparentContinue reading “I Sold My Disney (DIS) Stock”
Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 7/29/22
The stock market stumbled a little bit at the start of the week going down slightly the first couple of days. Then, on Wednesday, the stock market took off and both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ finished the week up over 4%. I am still not sure if this is a bear market rally orContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 7/29/22”
Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 7/15/22
After an up week last week the stock market finished the week down. Both the S&P 500 and NASDAQ finished down this week. Despite the down week in the stock market my accounts were up this week. The main reason my accounts finished up was because of the contributions I made. Let’s check out theContinue reading “Dividends, Investing and Options Trading Weekly Update 7/15/22”
Financial Update: Savings, Dividends, Options and Investing for June 2022
June was not a good month for the stock market as the S&P 500 and NASDAQ were down significantly this month. In fact, this year has not been a good year for the stock market. Apparently, this is the worst first half of the year for the stock market in over 50 years. Despite theContinue reading “Financial Update: Savings, Dividends, Options and Investing for June 2022”