Risks of Relying on the Magnificent 7 for Dividend Investors

This podcast discusses the risks of relying on The Magnificent Seven (Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, Nvidia, Tesla, and Meta) for dividend investing. While these companies dominate market capitalization and excel in growth, most offer little to no dividends, making them unreliable for a dividend-focused portfolio. The conversation highlights their volatility, showing that all seven companies experienced their worst year in 2018 and their best year in 2019, underscoring their susceptibility to market swings. Microsoft emerges as the strongest dividend-paying stock among them, while Nvidia, despite its high market cap, lacks strong profitability. The episode emphasizes the need for diversification and careful research when including these stocks in an income-focused investment strategy.

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