Dapper Dividends

In this video, I break down why I didn't sell my position in Harrow Inc. (HROW) after the stock dropped 30% following earnings. I walk through how I think about stocks like a business owner, not a trader — and why the price is often just noise. We look at HROW's real fundamentals: revenue growth, free cash flow, margins, and debt. Then I show you exactly how I evaluate analyst models and D...

Using Simply Safe Dividends to screen for stocks that are Very Safe, undervalued, AND growing their dividends fast — 9 stocks made the cut. This video walks through each one, starting with how to use the Simply Safe Dividends screener, then diving into Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), EOG Resources (EOG), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Canadian National Railway (CNI), American States Water (AWR), Auto...

Warren Buffett's final quarter as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway is in the books — and the 13F tells an interesting story. In this video, we walk through every buy and sell Berkshire made in Q4 2025, including new positions, big trims, and what Todd Combs leaving for JPMorgan might have to do with the massive Amazon selloff. We also cover what a 13F actually shows you — and what it doesn't — so...

Kinsale Capital (KNSL) just reported earnings and the stock dropped 25% from its highs. I bought more. In this video, I break down who Kinsale is, what E&S insurance means, why the combined ratio is the most important number in insurance, what happened with earnings, and why I added to my position. This is not financial advice. I'm a blue-collar welder sharing what I'm learning and doing with...

Is Ares Capital ( ARCC ) still a buy as interest rates fall? In this video, I break down my recent purchase of ARCC at $18.99 and why I view this BDC (Business Development Company) as a long-term "income factory." While many investors fear that Fed rate cuts will hurt dividend stocks, I dive into the Q4 2025 earnings report to show you the "spillover income" safety net, the 108...

I made a 632% return in 299 days on a leveraged ETF, but I sold early and paid higher taxes. Why? In this video, I break down my trade from $95 to $695, explain how 3X leveraged ETFs work, and show you the math behind my decision to take short-term capital gains rather than wait for long-term rates. I share three key lessons about tax planning, leverage, and knowing when to lock in profits. Whethe...

Learn why owning US companies that sell overseas (like Nike) doesn't give you real international diversification - and how two simple ETFs (SCHY and IDVO) can fix that gap in your portfolio. I break down the difference between developed and emerging markets, explain covered calls in plain English, and show you why the "engine" matters more than current holdings. Plus: the Roth IRA fo...

Discover why animal urine signals and investment yields work exactly the same way. Learn how deer avoid predators, why Toxoplasma parasites rewire mouse brains, and how yield-chasing fever tricks investors into financial traps. Real examples like AT&T's 47% dividend cut reveal how to spot danger before it's too late. Perfect for beginner investors who want to avoid getting eaten alive....

Is SCHD dead or just sleeping? We sit down with Craig (SCHD Stan) to answer the tough questions about why SCHD went from the #1 dividend ETF to having investors posting "I'm done with SCHD" online. We break down the March 2025 reconstitution that pushed energy to 20%, why SCHD returned 0% while the Nasdaq soared 19%, and whether the 63% payout ratio threatens dividend sustainability....

In this video, I share how my family reached a $1,000,000 net worth as a welder with no college degree. Ten years ago we had less than $100,000 saved, two young kids, and a stay-at-home wife. I break down the simple habits that worked for us, the mistakes that cost me money, and what I would focus on if I were starting over today. This isn’t financial advice, just my real experience building wealt...

In this podcast, you'll learn about EVERY dividend received in 2025, all the portfolio moves, and the whole portfolio reveal. Check out the VIDEO ! 📖 Ho ⁠w Not to Invest⁠ : The ideas, numbers, and behaviors that destroy wealth―and how to avoid them, by Barry Ritholtz ⁠Dapper Dividends Recommendation Tracker Spreadsheet⁠⁠⁠ Check out my current portfolio on 📱→Blossom: ⁠⁠⁠https://getblossom.one...

Only 1.3% of stocks drive nearly all market returns—and the odds of picking those winners are worse than 1 in 75 against you. Even professional fund managers fail to beat the index 93-95% of the time over 20 years. This video explains why market-cap-weighted index funds like VTI and VOO automatically solve this problem by owning more of the winners as they grow, while new winners replace fading on...

SimplySafeDividends just downgraded a major pharmaceutical stock with a 7% dividend yield. I break down why this dividend freeze could signal a cut ahead. Watch the YouTube video .In this video, I cover:-Why Pfizer's dividend freeze is the first warning sign (first since 2009)-How "accidentally high yields" indicate danger, not opportunity-The 97% free cash flow payout ratio leaves no margin for e...

In this video, ‪@DapperDividends‬ and @ RyneWilliams sit down and answer some of the most common dividend investing questions we get from our audience. We talk about the biggest trap that causes the most damage to investors, how we think about staying disciplined during market volatility, and when it actually makes sense to add more money to a stock that’s already gone up. We also touch on dividen...

Discover 5 dividend-paying stocks where CEOs and CFOs are buying shares with their own money—including $5 million in purchases at one company in a single week. When executives put their personal cash into their own stock, especially when the CFO oversees all the finances, it's worth paying attention. This video breaks down Blue Owl Capital (OWL), TriplePoint Venture Growth (TPVG), Hershey (HSY...

In this video I break down three high-quality dividend growth companies that all earn over 20% returns on capital and are trading below their historical valuations. I explain why ROCE matters, then walk through Kinsale Capital (KNSL), Zoetis (ZTS), and Automatic Data Processing (ADP) using simple fundamentals like combined ratios, margins, payout ratios, and long dividend track records. My goal is...

Travis from DividendCollectionAgency.com ranks in the top 1% of financial experts (#197 out of 31,973) with an average return of 12.70% since 2023. In this interview, he shares two dividend stocks the Agency is buying right now, plus his take on REITs like Realty Income versus competitors, VICI Properties' timing, and advice for new investors. Former Navy Chief turned dividend investor breaks...

Starbucks (SBUX) just reported its first positive same-store sales in almost two years, but I'm still worried it might cut its dividend. In this video, I break down something most investors miss: how companies can make their numbers look better by closing underperforming stores right before quarter-end. I'll show you three warning signs every dividend investor should watch - payout ratios...

Ever wonder what you’d change if you could start investing all over again? In this video, I break down the biggest lessons I’ve learned from 7 years in the market—what worked, what didn’t, and the one thing I wish I knew from the start. Whether you’re brand new or just looking for fresh ideas, you’ll get my real-world take in plain English. Hit play and let’s simplify investing together! Watch the...

If a stock costs $500 per share but earns $600 per share... is it expensive? Nope. It's actually cheap. In this video, I'm breaking down 3 dividend growth stocks that might look expensive because of their stock price, but are actually trading at or below their 5-year average P/E ratio. I used SimplySafeDividends to screen for undervalued dividend growers, and out of 56 results, these 3 cau...

Kelly Green,  @DownDogsandDividends  is a dividend investing expert, and she absolutely roasted my portfolio. I showed her all 21 of my holdings - the good, the bad, and the ugly - and she didn't hold back. We talked about my heavy allocation to funds like VTI and VSGAX, my non-dividend payers, BDCs like ARCC and HTGC, MLPs including EPD, and individual stocks like McDonald's, AbbVie, Harr...

Remember Craig from our viral SCHD interview ? Well, he's back with some eye-opening updates! His SCHD portfolio has grown from $96,000 to over $212,000 in just two years, and he's sharing exactly what he's learned along the way. In this conversation, Craig breaks down why most people misunderstand SCHD, explains his position sizing strategy, and gives us a reality check on what return...

Hey dividend investors! In this August portfolio update, I'm diving into why I keep selling my Realty Income (O) shares and putting that money into Agree Realty (ADC) and VICI Properties (VICI) instead. I'll walk you through all the dividend income I collected this month - we're talking a total of $207.38 from companies like AbbVie, Main Street Capital, and Agree Realty. Plus, I'm...

I had the pleasure of being a guest on Marcos Milla's channel to talk about my path to being on the doorstep of a $1M net worth and why I'm not interested in High-Yield covered call ETFs. Check out the ⁠ YouTube Video ⁠! ⁠Blossom Investor Tour⁠ , where Russ will be a speaker! Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We...

In this episode, we head North of the border as a guest to chat with Moe from @MomentumFinance to talk about my journey from >$100K net worth at 39 to the doorstep of being a net worth millionaire 8 years later. Check out the YouTube Video ! Blossom Investor Tour , where Russ will be a speaker! Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey: → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...