Income Investor Treasure Hunting For Hidden Dividends

There are a small group of dividend yielding stocks that are hidden from most income investors' radar. These are sparkling treasures that at first glance are all dross and concealed by an unconvincing patina. Looking below the surface, though, brings out some shining values for income investors. Best yet, these companies have management groups that go way beyond the norm to provide value to their shareholders. To understand where to go hunting for these dividend treasures it first pays to understand how they are hiding. First I want to focus on how companies pay their dividends. Regular Dividends First up are regular dividends. These are awarded by the company's board as a share of profits to reward their ownership. These are paid annually, semi-annually, quarterly and occasionally monthly. In short, regular dividends are fairly predictable. These dividends show up in stock screening information and are the basis of a company's... Read more