The four stocks we have chosen are stocks that are currently at the top of our watch list and thus stocks we would be comfortable buying regardless of the outcome. But we thought it would be fun to get our readers input and see if collectively, we can all beat the market with this interactive portfolio. :)
Below is a chart below of our ASK THE READER purchases to date:
For each ASK THE READER post, we will select 3-4 current stocks on our watch list that we feel are worth buying. But to add some fun into our buying process, we have decided to put our faith in our fellow bloggers and readers once a month.
Please spend a few minutes to vote for ONE stock from the companies listed below. Tell us why you like the stock that you picked.
Thanks in advance for your STOCK PICK!
STOCK #1 - BHP Billiton Plc (BBL)
- Sector: Industrial Metals and Minerals
- Market Cap: 87.8 Billion
- Dividend Yield: 7.51%
- Consecutive years of dividend increase: 12 Years
- Paying Dividends Since: 2002 (13 years)
- Payout Ratio: 66.99%
- P/E Ratio: 6.37
STOCK #2 - Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS)
- Sector: Banks - Global
- Market Cap: 52.8 Billion
- Dividend Yield: 4.94%
- Consecutive years of dividend increase: 4 Years
- Paying Dividends Since: 1834 (181 years!!)
- Payout Ratio: 46.44%
- P/E Ratio: 9.52
STOCK #4 - International Business Machine (IBM)
- Sector: Informational Technology Services
- Market Cap: 145.8 Billion
- Dividend Yield: 3.49%
- Consecutive years of dividend increase: 19 Years
- Paying Dividends Since: 1916 (99 years)
- Payout Ratio: 30.63%
- P/E Ratio: 12.97
STOCK #3 - Wal-Mart Stores (WMT)
- Sector: Discount Stores
- Market Cap: 214.2 Billion
- Dividend Yield: 2.95%
- Consecutive years of dividend increase: 40 Years
- Paying Dividends Since: 1973 (42 years)
- Payout Ratio: 39.7%
- P/E Ratio: 13.89
For this months ASK THE READERS selection, we selected 4 companies that we already hold in our family's dividend stock portfolio. Although we track these purchases separately, the stock we buy will still ultimately lower our cost basis. With the overall market in the midst of what appears to be a correction, we are actually thinking about possibly buying two the of four listed here.
**LET US KNOW WHICH STOCK YOU WOULD PICK AND WHY**
It's hard not to love WMT at these prices! BBL with that yield is pretty crazy as well. This is a tough one but my vote goes to WMT. I know the new CEO is struggling a bit and the EPS are not where they should be, but long term, you know WMT will turn around and be a great holding. Should be a good pickup with the market on the decline!
ReplyDeleteThanks Adam for stopping by and leaving us with your vote. Honestly, I'd be happy to pick any one of the four but always glad to here what others think. :)
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My vote goes to BNS :)
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Thanks R2R - BNS, along with other Canadian Banks (TD and RY) all look very attractive these days for us long term investors. AFFJ
DeleteJust bought some BNS yesterday. So, yeah, my vote goes for this sweet Canadian Bank.
DeleteNice buy Monsier Dividende...I've added your vote to the final tally.
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My vote goes to WMT. It has the longest track record of dividend increases, and has a great business model that is able to keep costs lower than most competitors. It's also selling for a great price.
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with a dividend champion who just so happens to be the largest retailer. :) I definitely like a dividend grower like WMT with a yield hovering around 3%. Thanks for your vote.
DeleteBest wishes!! AFFJ
From that list, I vote Walmart! If management gets serious about returning cash to shareholders......we will be shocked at the results! Hope tomorrow is just as fun :)
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I agree Bryan - today was a pretty wild ride with the market down as much as 1,000pts to recover all the way back near 100 and then finish just under 600 down. Hoping this market correction continues for at least a few days...I am expecting some more capital to arrive in the bank account tomorrow. :)
DeleteBTW, thanks for your vote. AFFJ
Thank you everyone who have voted, please keep the votes coming! So far, the tally is WMT - 3; BNS -1, IBM - 0; BBL - 0.
ReplyDeleteBNS. US dollar rocking the CAD. Cheap and yield is up there. Quality Bank with reliable Dividend.
ReplyDeleteGot you down for BNS...thanks for your vote Hustler!
DeleteBest wishes. AFFJ
Im all about IBM here. Plenty of room for the dividend to grow and growth is just around the corner as they are shedding low margin stale businessess segments in favor of higher margin and higher growth segments.
ReplyDeleteIBM is very interesting here. With the payout ratio in the low 30s, dividend growth seems very likely.
DeleteThanks for your vote. AFFJ
All of them? If I have to pick I'd go with BNS because I can buy that in Canadian market without having to exchange currency. WMT looks very interesting at this price point.
ReplyDeleteTawcan - those are my two favorites also so secretively I routing for them both. :) I'll put you down for BNS.
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They all look attractive. I would buy Walmart simply because I don't own them yet.
ReplyDeleteIf I didn't already own WMT, at these prices, I would consider initiating a purchase too. :) I'll put you down for WMT.
DeleteThanks for your vote. AFFJ
I like BNS. WMT is ok but not as attractive as BNS to me
ReplyDeleteI like them both HHWG, so I would be happy if either one came out on top. :) I have you down for BNS.
DeleteThanks. AFFJ
Thank you to all who voted, the final tally is WMT - 4; BNS -5, IBM - 1; BBL - 0.
ReplyDeleteI'll vote for WMT. Easily understanable business model.
ReplyDeleteBNS is my favorite but with current good yields on BBL, will go with it. All 4 companies are great and you cannot go wrong with these companies. Keep racing!
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