“It advisable to keep an eye on a company’s pay out ratio,
Duh! Of course it is.”
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I said that for the benefit of those reading the thread who might not know what it is. Just trying to post something constructive instead of ridicule.
I mentioned the possibility of stocks losing value, and of dividends being suspended, for the benefit of those reading the thread who might not know these things can happen. Just trying to post something constructive instead of ridicule.
For the record, I am NOT trashing the practice of investing in dividend-bearing stocks. Far from it; I do that. Among other things.
Just remember: ALL investing is an active game, not a passive game. Folks should pay attention to what their investments are doing or failing to do.