7 Monthly Dividend Payers to Help Brighten Income Portfolios

My initial hunt for dividends begins with the monthly dividend payers. Receiving 12-monthly dividend checks is a bit more appealing than the typical stock which pays quarterly dividends. Ideally the monthly income flow will, at a minimum, offset my monthly expenses. Alpine Total Dynamic Dividend Fund (AOD) Alpine Total Dividend Fund attempts to achieve a high current income, and -- as the annual report will show -- capital gains. The fund invests in global equity companies. Per its latest SEC N-Q filing, AOD was 42.3% invested in stocks based in the United States. The remaining holdings were outside of the U.S. AOD has changed course to focus more upon capital share appreciation versus a major focus on dividend stocks. On page 3 of AOD's 2010 annual report, dated 10.31.2010, management addresses their 2010 performance and corrective actions implemented. Click on all charts to enlarge: AOD utilizes ownership in a) growth... Read more