Dapper Dividends

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: → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Warren Buffett expert Alex W. Morris, author of "Buffett & Munger Unscripted," reveals how he believes most people approach investing completely wrong. After analyzing 30 years of Berkshire Hathaway annual meetings, Alex shares Buffett's real strategy for playing the investing game. Whether you're starting with $1,000 or looking to refine your approach, this conversation breaks down the essent...

This is the audio from a YouTube video: Discover 6 undervalued dividend stocks with exceptional returns on capital between 24% and 34%. As Charlie Munger explained, it's hard for a stock to outperform the underlying business, so why not invest in companies that are crushing it with their capital efficiency? In this video, I'll break down Ross Stores, Donaldson Company, Zoetis, Alphabet, MS...

This is the audio from a YouTube Livestream where we talked about Robinhood Tokens, MLPs and how their distributions are taxed, Westlake Corp. (WLK) and PepsiCo (PEP)... You can find the video HERE . Timestamps:00:00 Intro06:15 Robinhood Tokens15:09 MLPs and distribution taxation40:05 Westlake Corp (WLK)44:15 PepsiCo (PEP) Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend jo...

June was a big month for our portfolio! We collected $879 in RECORD dividend income, but I also made some tough decisions, including selling Nexstar Media (NXST) shares after years of going nowhere. Sometimes, even good companies with great dividends just aren't working in your portfolio. I replaced it with Zoetis (ZTS) and kept building our core positions. In this update, I'll show you ev...

Dividend investing isn't just about buying and forgetting. In this video, I share 5 key things I do AFTER I buy a dividend stock. After starting my investing journey back in 2003 with index funds and then diving into penny stocks and swing trading in 2018, I've learned a lot along the way. Today, roughly 85% of our net worth is headed toward index funds, but I still enjoy building a smalle...

We break down covered call ETFs like JEPI, QYLD, XYLD, DIVO, and JEPQ - how they work, their pros and cons, and whether they're good for income investing. Using real performance data, we show why only 2 out of 12 popular covered call ETFs beat the S&P 500 since inception. Learn about tax implications, risk levels, and better alternatives for long-term wealth building. Essential viewing for beg...

If you're new to investing, this is a great conversation for you! Two veteran dividend investors hanging out, sharing what they know and taking questions LIVE ! Be sure to subscribe to Kevin Burgess . Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The new OMAH ETF claims to let you invest like Warren Buffett while earning 15% yearly income paid monthly. Sounds perfect, right? But there's something critical most investors are missing about how this fund actually works - and it directly goes against Buffett's most important investing principle. I break down the truth about OMAH's 95% "return of capital" distributions and...

In this dividend investing live stream, we're joined by @SCHDETF to discuss International Dividend ETFs, dividend stock news, dividend raises, and, most importantly, your stock moves. Check out the Dividend Dive Live video HERE . Email Russ: 👉 Russ@DapperDividends.com 🔔 Follow along with my dividend journey:→ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube Channe...