9 One-Shot Dividend Plays

Dividend stocks are known to be safe investments for the long-term. That is why, high-dividend stocks should be an integral part of the ultimate retirement portfolio. For short-term investors, high-yield stocks can also prove to be profitable trades. One unconventional strategy is called “dividend capture.” Experience shows that buying stocks just before record date, pocketing it, and selling soon after it reaches ex-dividend prices can be really profitable. Timing is essential in dividend capture strategy. Almost all U.S. companies pay quarterly dividends. Therefore, one needs to look overseas to find one-shot, high dividends. Here is a list of one-shot dividend companies paying regular, yet fat dividends: Alto Palermo S.A. (APSA): APSA is one of the largest real estate developers in Argentina. The company operates several shopping centers in Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, Salta, and Santa Fe. Alto Palermo has a trailing ratio of 17.4. The company enjoyed an EPS growth... Read more