Becton, Dickinson and Co. provides a wide range of medical devices and diagnostic products used in hospitals, doctors' offices, research labs, and other settings. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.

Though many dividend stocks are now trading in excess of their calculated fair value, capital appreciation is not the primary reason for investing in dividend stocks. Dividend fundamentals are what drive my purchase decision, and if I could only look at one metric it would be...

This time last year it was easy to find good dividend stocks trading at a fair value. The question was, ‘which of these do I buy?’ Now the questions is often, ‘am I willing to pay this much for that stock?’. If we look close enough, there are still a few dividend stocks trading below fair value.

As dividend growth investors we are looking for stocks can continue to raise their dividends indefinitely into the future. One metric that provides an indication of a dividend’s sustainability is its payout ratio.

When selecting a dividend growth stock there is really only one factor that is important – sustainability.  As we evaluate many aspects of a company, what we are really trying to determine is if the company can continue to raise its dividend indefinitely into the future.

’Tis the season for stock predictions! Virtually every financial writer will pen an article selecting his or her top picks for the upcoming year. I enjoy reading them and the logic behind the picks and sometimes there is a gem to be found.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, not much is happening at the office. However, there are still many working for me today. It is great to know while I am relaxing with family and watching the big game, my Dividend Stocks are hard at work providing me an additional income stream.

Becton, Dickinson and Co provides a wide range of medical devices and diagnostic products used in hospitals, doctors' offices, research labs, and other settings. Linked here is a detailed analysis and commentary.