I am just wondering what rules you have for picking your dividends? I see so many people pick stocks then I plug in past numbers and it looks so bad. These are my rules, any thoughts?
Must keep or raise dividend over time
With Drip must beat or meet S&P 500 over the past 10 years of data
If the stock lowers Dividend payment or stock price falls when whole market isn't failing I sell. No reason to get emotional off a stock since numbers don't lie.
Must keep or raise dividend over time
Min. 4% dividend yield (becoz global inflation ~3%+)
Consistent and stable dividend payout
stock price cannot on long term down trend