The September issue of Argus Research's Argus Update newsletter provides a list of stocks the firm titles as Dialing for Dividends. The screen is based on the following criteria:
- A market value of at least $1 billion
- A dividend yield of at least 3%, but less than 6%
- A dividend payout ratio of less than 50%
- Dividend growth of at least 8% per year over five years
- A forward P/E of less than 15
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As is always the case, the list is only a starting point for investors. If any of the stocks on the list are being considered for inclusion in ones portfolio, additional research should be performed.
Source:
Dialing for Dividends: Stocks for Income & Safety ($)
Argus Update
September 2008
http://www.argusresearch.com/
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