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The Dividend Guy Blog

Unconventional Lifestyle and Dividend Growth Strategy

Podcast

Crazy Payout Ratios (-50% or 200%), What to Do? [Podcast]

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Payout ratios look simple… until they’re not. Mike and Vero unpack why the classic “<80% = safe” rule can mislead you—especially when earnings get distorted, special dividends hit, or you’re dealing with capital-intensive businesses. You’ll learn when the EPS payout ratio matters, when to switch to cash payout, DCF, or FFO/AFFO, and how to read “ugly” numbers like negative or 200% payouts without panicking. Avoid Being Confused by Stock Price: Catch the Full Webinar Replay Now …

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Confused about stock price movement? Listen to this [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

Confused by wild price swings? Here's a repeatable, 3-step playbook to make faster, calmer buy, hold, and sell decisions—without guessing. By the end, you’ll be able to separate noise from news, stress-test a shaky position, recognize when a “bad” quarter is actually better than feared, and act with conviction—whether that means trimming, adding, or doing nothing. We show the process on real names (Nike, Couche-Tard, Granite REIT), and point you to a free replay with slides and cheat sheets so …

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Why I Ignore Morningstar’s Review (What I Do Instead) [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

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 Measure For stocks, Morningstar’s stars are driven by the gap between the current price and their fair …

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Invest at All-Time High – How Valuation Can Tell You What to Buy [Podcast]

Blog, Investing Strategy, Podcast

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, and why low P/E Ratios can be value traps. Case studies: Visa (V), Costco (COST), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), National Bank (NA.TO)—plus what to …

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Mike’s Portfolio Review – Losing Money on Apple, Keep or Sell? [Podcast]

Blog, Dividend Income Report, Podcast

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 hear which names quietly powered returns this quarter and what he plans to change next. Save your spot (or get the replay) for our New …

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A Recession is Coming: What Should You Do? [Podcast]

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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 prepare for the next downturn—without panic. Whether you’re in retirement or still building your portfolio, this one’s for …

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