Over the years, I have come to appreciate railroads as an analyst/investor and their application to the daily lives of consumers. My fascination is for a couple of reasons.Hi, my name is Kody. Aside from my articles here on Seeking Alpha, I am also a regular contributor to Sure Dividend, The Dividend Kings, and iREIT+Hoya Capital. I have been investing since September 2017 (age 20) and interested in dividend investing since about 2009.Since July 2018, I have ran Kody's Dividends. This is a blog that is docu ...

As an analyst and an investor, I tend to think of myself as a big-picture guy. Think about the present and extrapolate that to the future. From there, I believe thatHi, my name is Kody. Aside from my articles here on Seeking Alpha, I am also a regular contributor to Sure Dividend, The Dividend Kings, and iREIT+Hoya Capital. I have been investing since September 2017 (age 20) and interested in dividend investing since about 2009.Since July 2018, I have ran Kody's Dividends. This is a blog that is documenting ...

Hi, my name is Kody. Aside from my articles here on Seeking Alpha, I am also a regular contributor to Sure Dividend, The Dividend Kings, and iREIT+Hoya Capital. I have been investing since September 2017 (age 20) and interested in dividend investing since about 2009.Since July 2018, I have ran Kody's Dividends. This is a blog that is documenting my journey towards financial independence using dividend growth investing as the means to transform the dream of financial independence into a reality. It's also th ...

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Visa (NYSE: V ) has served as a cornerstone of my portfolio since 2016 and my conviction in the company and industry outlook has never wavered. It’s truly a ‘hold forever’ stock in my opinion. I haven’t addedEarly 30s 'buy and hold' investor trying to achieve financial freedom to the greatest extent possible. Main focus within dividend growth investing & value. I've been investing for 10+ years and worked across several industries including finance, logistics, oil and pharma. Holding a Graduate Diploma with ...

Core Viewpoint - Becton, Dickinson and Company (NYSE: BDX) is identified as a leading provider of medical supplies with significant undervaluation and a high dividend yield of nearly 2.5%, the highest in over a decade [1] Company Overview - Becton, Dickinson operates in various sectors including life sciences, infusion, and diagnostics [1] - The company is noted for its excellent dividend safety, making it an attractive option for dividend growth investors [1] Investment Strategy - The focus is on identifying undervalued large-cap stocks with sustainable dividend growth and potential for capital appreciation [1] - There is also an interest in tech and small- or mid-cap stocks for their growth potential, regardless of dividend status [1] Performance Metrics - The dividend yield of BDX is highlighted as being the highest in over ten years, indicating strong performance in terms of returns to shareholders [1]

My more established readers probably already know that I have an affinity toward dividend growth stocks. It's a subject that I've touched on in plentyHi, my name is Kody. Aside from my articles here on Seeking Alpha, I am also a regular contributor to Sure Dividend, The Dividend Kings, and iREIT+Hoya Capital. I have been investing since September 2017 (age 20) and interested in dividend investing since about 2009.Since July 2018, I have ran Kody's Dividends. This is a blog that is documenting my journey tow ...

One of the strangest earnings seasons is almost over. We paid more attention to geopolitical news and its consequences on the listed companies' guidance rather than focusing on the reports themselves and what the numbers showed. After all, we are all asking ourselvesI focus on long term growth and dividend growth investing. I follow both the US and the European stock markets, looking for undervalued stock and/or for high quality dividend growing companies that provide me with cash to reinvest. Over time, I ...

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Core Insights - The article discusses the author's journey in dividend growth investing and the establishment of a blog that documents this journey, aiming for financial independence [1]. Group 1 - The author has been investing since September 2017 and has a long-standing interest in dividend investing since 2009 [1]. - The blog "Kody's Dividends" was launched in July 2018 to share insights and experiences related to dividend growth investing [1]. - The author credits the blog for introducing them to the Seeking Alpha community as an analyst [1].