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Dividend Investing: Busting Myths and Understanding Risks with Mark McGrath

September 13, 2023 Evan Neufeld, CFP® Episode 98
Dividend Investing: Busting Myths and Understanding Risks with Mark McGrath
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Dividend Investing: Busting Myths and Understanding Risks with Mark McGrath
Sep 13, 2023 Episode 98
Evan Neufeld, CFP®

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Is 'free money' too good to be true? Allow us to clarify the often misunderstood world of dividend investing with my guest, Mark McGrath, a financial planner and investment advisor at PWL Capital. We're here to debunk the myth that dividends are 'free money' and to provide an understanding of their distribution and impact on a company's share price.

Mark clarifies the specifics of how dividends work but adds points of caution, advising against the trap of focusing on dividends and dividend yields alone, particularly when preparing for retirement. His expert perspective brings light to the often-quoted concept of yield on cost and the risks it poses through over-concentration.

Finally, we delve into the all-important topic of diversification and the inherent risks of investing in dividend stocks. With Mark's guidance, we explore the concept of sequence of returns risk and its potential implications during turbulent market periods. So join us as we navigate the world of dividend investing in this episode filled with practical advice and insights.

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Is 'free money' too good to be true? Allow us to clarify the often misunderstood world of dividend investing with my guest, Mark McGrath, a financial planner and investment advisor at PWL Capital. We're here to debunk the myth that dividends are 'free money' and to provide an understanding of their distribution and impact on a company's share price.

Mark clarifies the specifics of how dividends work but adds points of caution, advising against the trap of focusing on dividends and dividend yields alone, particularly when preparing for retirement. His expert perspective brings light to the often-quoted concept of yield on cost and the risks it poses through over-concentration.

Finally, we delve into the all-important topic of diversification and the inherent risks of investing in dividend stocks. With Mark's guidance, we explore the concept of sequence of returns risk and its potential implications during turbulent market periods. So join us as we navigate the world of dividend investing in this episode filled with practical advice and insights.

Follow Mark on Twitter/X 


--
55 Year old couple wants to retire with $500,000

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How to stress test your retirement plan (For Free)

Connect With Evan





Dividend Investing Misconceptions and Considerations
The Misunderstanding of Dividend Investing
Dividend Policies in Portfolio Building
Yield on Cost and Dividend Investing
Diversification and Risks in Dividend Investing

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