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You know that buying a stock makes you part owner of a company, theoretically with millions of other people. But, while ownership has its privileges (at minimum you get a neat stock certificate and an invitation to the annual meeting), being an owner doesn't necessarily pay. Sure, you make money if the stock goes up, but only if you sell, and you can, in theory, lose all the value of your investment if the stock tanks.
Enter the dividend. Here, you get money simply from holding the stock. Companies pay a yield, which is expressed in a percentage based on the stock's price. For example, if a stock trades at $10, and pays a 10% annual yield, your dividend payment would be a $1. (Usually, companies break out the payments quarterly, so, using our example, you¿d get, well, a quarter each quarter.)
Companies that pay dividends fall into a few categories. First, you've got your big, stable companies that generate enough cash that it makes sense to throw some back to shareholders. Next, there are businesses, like real estate investment trusts, that are in the business of sitting back and receiving cash, then distributing it to holders. And, then there are companies that need to dangle a high dividend yield like a carrot to ease investor fears. Cigarette-maker Altria has been doing this for years.
Simply because a company pays a dividend doesn't make it a good investment. After all, you may want to take a chance on a growth stock that can move higher in price than dividend payers are known to do. But, you can¿t beat the safety of knowing that, even if a stock doesn't move in a year, you¿re at least making something off your investment.
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Monday, May 05, 2008
BullMarket.com Offers Investment Opinion on Seed Stocks
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PRINCETON, N.J., May 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) ----BullMarket.com (http://www.bullmarket.com), an online investment newsletter focused on long-term growth and income-generating stocks, announced today that it has provided subscribers with a report on seed companies, including Monsanto (NYSE: MON), Syngenta(NYSE: SYN), Dupont(NYSE: DD), and Origin Agritech(Nasdaq: SEED).
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In its report, BullMarket.com wrote: "Rising food prices, coupled with food shortages in some parts of the world, have garnered increased attention. Just the other day, President Bush remarked in a news conference that he's 'deeply concerned about people who don't have food abroad.' There are many reasons for the price increases and spot shortages -- diverting crops for ethanol production is a favorite excuse, as is increased demand from India and China -- but the need for more crop production continues to benefit makers of agricultural products."
BullMarket.com looked at the following topics, among others:
-- After Monsanto sold off a bit on a U.S. Department of Agriculture forecast, why might now be the time to buy?
-- Is the cheaper Syngenta a good way to play the seed boom?
-- Can Dupont overcome headwinds in some of its other businesses to continue to put up strong results?
-- Will Origin Agritech be able to capitalize on China's growing food needs?
About BullMarket.com:
Launched in 1997, BullMarket.com has a strong track record of creating wealth for its subscribers by providing sound, long-term investing advice. The BullMarket.com Recommended List includes about 50 companies across all major industries, including Financials, Healthcare, Energy, Technology, and Retail, among others. BullMarket.com is one of the oldest continuously published investment newsletters online, and its Recommended List has consistently outperformed the major market indices.
NOTE: This release was published by Indie Research Advisors, LLC (CRD #131926), a registered investment advisor with the NASD and State of NJ. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Investors should always research companies and securities before making any investments. Nothing herein should be construed as an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.
SOURCE: BullMarket.com
Indie Research Advisors, LLC Marcie Martin, +1-888-278-5515
Copyright Business Wire 2008
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