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DP.12 | Dividend Portfolio Update #12
Dividend Portfolio Update #12 – April 2025 DP.12 | Dividend Portfolio Update #12 – April 2025 Welcome back to Gedal Notes, where we track the journey toward building a lasting dividend snowball. Let’s dive into the April 2025 update! Part I – Portfolio Snapshot Commentary: We passed another milestone this month, crossing the $1,300 mark. It’s… Read more
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D.12 | BDX
BDX 1. Part 1: Company Overview and Philosophy • (1) Introduction • (2) Founding and Early History • (3) Cultural and Ethical Values • (4) Leadership Philosophy and Style • (5) Innovation and Adaptability • (6) Strategic Decision-Making • (7) Human Capital and Management • (8) Market Position and Competitive Landscape • (9) Risks and… Read more
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DP.11 | Dividend Portfolio Update #11
Dividend Portfolio Update #11 – March 2025 PART I – Prologue Of My Journey When I first decided to venture into dividend investing, I had no idea how much it would shape the way I think about stocks. There was something inherently comforting in the concept that companies would pay me just for holding their… Read more
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D.11 | WM
From Trash to Treasure: Dividends, Disposal, and a Cleaner Future with ($WM) Below is a two-part, in-depth analysis of WM (NYSE: WM)—formerly known as Waste Management, Inc.—mirroring the structure used in our previous long-form explorations (e.g., Ecolab). Each numbered section outlines a key dimension of WM’s business, strategy, and dividend philosophy, followed by a “Bonus:… Read more
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DP.10 | Dividend Portfolio Update #10
Dividend Portfolio Update #10 – February 2025 Apologies for the slight delay—let’s jump into our tenth monthly update for this dividend-centric portfolio! Overview • Total Portfolio Value: $1,011.09 (a notable jump from last month’s $803.24) • Number of Holdings: 10 stocks • Key Milestones This Month: • Breaking the $1K Mark: After hovering in the… Read more
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D.10 | SBUX
A Deep Dive into Starbucks: Brews, Dividends, and a Global Coffee Empire Understanding $SBUX: A Behemoth of Coffee and a Dividend Challenger By Zach Gedal | 30-minute read February 9th 2025 Part 1: Company Overview and Philosophy Part 2: Dividend Philosophy and Sustainability Part 1: Company Overview and Philosophy Introduction Starbucks began as a single… Read more
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