2014 Market Crash

          If you are like me you have heard people speculate that the market is due to correct itself. Some people predict that 2014 is going to be the year that stocks implode and we are forced to get out or take huge losses. Personally I am not afraid of losses especially since in most cases I will never realize any losses I will only invest more. This is how I have been able to make nice gains overtime. 

          I love big companies like General Electric symbol: GE companies that you don’t have to worry about. You know that they are going to keep on making big money and paying out a nice dividend. Everyone has been running away from REIT’s all the while I have been buying more and more. This is because I love opportunities to take some risk. I love taking a gamble while getting paid. Sure there are reasons why everyone is running away due to interest rates rising, but to me this is only a short term problem. I would be afraid if I thought I was only going to invest now a large sum of money and then not invest later on to average it out.

          This is why I love dollar cost averaging because it brings out the best in anything you purchase. It doesn’t matter if your stock losses 20% because you buy it at the bottom, then when it goes back up you are in a better position than when you started out. I would recommend everyone who invests to use dollar cost averaging as an investment strategy.

          I don’t want you to think that dollar cost averaging is an excuse not to do your research when it comes to investing. I just want you to utilize this tool so that you can make huge long term gains in the stock market, because it’s all about making money.

Take the time to look at a company’s earnings it’s a great indicator of what to expect. Try not to be sold on projections because they are not always correct.

          Invest with money that you do not need! It is sad how many people out there invest with money that they really need for bills. You need to have the money freed up so that you are not worrying all the time about where you money is. The stock market goes up and down. If you cannot handle that roller coaster this is not for you. You need to be comfortable with having a 50% loss on paper. You need to believe that your stock is going to go back up. This means if you truly believe it will go back up you are going to be excited to see it go down that 50% and you are going to invest more.

          Maybe 2014 will be the collapse of the financial market, if that scares you I can understand.  Some of us were built to withstand the heat while others are terrified of the kitchen. Personally I am going to stay investing. I am also going to keep on earning money outside of the market. I keep the money I need out of the stock market. This may in theory limit my overall gains, but it keeps me warm, full and happy.

Quadrant 4 System is not a dividend stock but is moving good

Quadrant 4 Systems symbol: QFOR is something I bought at 60 cents which at the time I thought was too high but it has worked out.
I'm not usually much of a penny stock trader but this is something that was interesting to me. I like the way the company believes
they can scale the business. Quadrant 4 does not have a dividend but maybe someday! Invest with caution at your own risk as with
any stock we talk about.

PepsiCo, KO, FIZZ, Monster Soda Stocks

PepsiCo, Inc - symbol: PEP current stock price is 79.11 with a dividend yield that many would find interesting at 2.72% they have an earnings per share of 3.93 and a price to earnings ratio at 20.16 they currently have a market cap of 122.05 billion dollars. Pepsi is a global food and beverage provider and one of the best in the business. So you are thinking soda stock? why would I buy into that? Well they are earnings massive profits with a decent dividend yield so it would seem a good time to buy them was when the price is right. PepsiCo, Inc stock is a good stock to have because you know that they are going to make profits for many years to come. 

The Coca Cola Company -symbol: KO current stock price is at 40.44 with a dividend yield at 2.77% when you are looking at Coke stock you realize that they are the king of the industry. Earnings per share is 1.97 with a price to earnings ratio 20.56 so it's a little more expensive based on valuation at this point than it's competitor Pepsi. If I'm choosing which company I would rather drink I will go with Pepsi but in business I'm running with The Coca Cola Company all the way. 

Monster Beverage Corp - symbol: MNST current stock price is at 47.74 and has no dividend. This is essentially a stock that you buy if you think they can earn more money and do better than they are doing now. Earnings per share is only at 1.87 leaving the price to earnings at 25.51 and a market cap at 7.90 billion dollars. I think that generally speaking Monster is struggling because of all the reports about how bad energy drinks can be for you. This could be a real problem due to the fear of drinking them. Monster Beverage Corp was near 80 last summer but now finds itself heading to half of that. I can't say that I am going to buy them here. 

National Beverage Corp - symbol: FIZZ they issue a rare dividend here and there but primarily haven't been consistent. The dividend yield is at 2.55% the earnings per share is at 0.99 putting the profit to earnings at 14.24 with a market cap at 650.62 million the manufacture a lot of the juice and water that you see around your local grocery stores. Take a look at this company if you are looking to invest but make sure that you do all your own research and invest with caution.

These soda stocks are great and almost all of them should have a bright future. When you are investing in dividend paying soda stocks you have to decide what you think will be the best for you in terms of percentage but at the same time all of them that pay a dividend are right around the same dividend yield. Probably best to choose one that you think will have the most growth and continues to gain more and more revenue along the way. 

Look at stocks March 28 2013

Here are some notable stocks for the trading day of March 28th 2013. As usual not all of these stocks are dividend paying stocks but they are very relevant to be noted.

Deckers Outdoor corp.-symbol:DECK is trading at 55.94 up 6.53% on the day. Jefferies Group boosted their target price to $100 per share. Other investment groups had notably increased the target price on this stock as well. Current EPS is at 3.62 with a P/E Ratio of 15.50 good things could be in store for Deckers Outdoor corp if they continue to earn more and more money. I just wish they had a dividend payment and I'd be in.

Research in Motion Ltd - symbol: BBRY most everyone has seen the struggle of the blackberry phone but surprisingly they were able to show profit in the 4th quarter of 2012. The stock is currently trading at 14.87 and up 2.08% on the day. Their current EPS is in the negative at -1.62 but still in some places in the world this is the best phone manufacturer around. Many business people still love their blackberries but how long will that last. They come out with new phones but always seem to be a generation behind. Research in Motion Ltd is not a company I will be buying into soon.

Lawson Products, Inc - symbol: LAWS currently trading at 17.76 and up 6.16% on the day. It's been almost a year since their last dividend payment but that was 12 cents per share. Their EPS is at -8.13 but investors seem to be interested. This is one of those stocks that  you should really do all the research you can on before buying. Lawson Products, Inc is a North American distributor of products issued to the commercial, institutional, industrial and more business sectors. They need to make more money and have a dividend issued every quarter before I'm going to be jumping on board to buy this stock.

W.W. Grainger, Inc - symbol: GWW a company that I personally once worked for is now trading at 223.94 and up 0.87% on the day. They are an excellent company and highly driven to profit. They have a dividend but the dividend yield is pretty low at just 1.43% but this company has more to offer than a dividend. If you look closely into the business you will see that they do whatever possibly to make as much money as possible. Recently they shipped jobs over to Panama to save cash, these types of move may upset workers but they make the company more profitable. There current EPS is at 9.51 per share and they currently have a P/E Ratio at 23.54 seems like this could be a good long term play. Make sure to do all your own research before investing because the way they do business might not suit your portfolio.

Fastenal Company - symbol: FAST currently trading at 51.05 up 1.00% on the day has a very low dividend yield at just 0.78% but there is more to look at then just their dividends as with other previously mentioned companies. There EPS is also low at just 1.42 per share with a P/E Ratio that also doesn't look good 36.07 but the numbers alone don't tell the whole story. The future may be bright for Fastenal stock but again this is one of those dividend paying stocks that probably won't pay your bills. If you are investing in this one you are probably looking for some growth so you can see nice capital gains.

Facebook, Inc - symbol: FB currently trading at 25.60 this could be thought of as a risky stock. Obviously Facebook is huge but they have seen troubles turning a profit lately. Their current EPS is at 0.01 with a P/E Ratio at 1733.57 which is not good. If you are investing in Facebook stock you must believe that they will find a way to generate more money. I can't say that I like their idea of charging people a dollar to send a message to someone out of their network area. I really feel like that is going to turn users to look for other social media options. At this point in time I think I will be staying away from Facebook stock until I see real profits and a dividend that makes me want to stick with it.

Las Vegas Sands corp - symbol: LVS is currently trading at 56.23 and down -0.16% on the day. Las Vegas Sands corp is a designer of luxury destinations such as resorts, gaming and high class entertainment along with much more. They are currently giving a 2.49% dividend yield but that is subject to change. The current EPS for LVS is 1.85 which gives them a P/E Ratio of 30.39 which isn't the greatest. Overall I think we could find a better time to buy into this company but I do like what they do as a company. Maybe if the dividend yield was higher and the P/E Ratio was much lower I'd be buying but now right now.

Remember to always do your own research and invest at your own risk. These are just stock ideas from an investor I am not an analyst or a broker I just like to invest and research stocks. Good luck to anyone in their pursuit of dividend paying stocks. There is no better feeling that knowing you can pay your bills with your dividend payments.

Stocks to look at March 27 2013

Let's look at some good dividend paying stocks that seem to be moving well. We will also look at some other stocks that may not be as good.

AOL, Inc - symbol: AOL - Here is a stock that so many doubted but continues to perform. Looking at the stock from a dividend stand point you will see that it pays a high yield at 5.15% will that continue? some people say that it will not while some argue it will. This stock is only at 39.20 with a 11.01 EPS and a P/E Ratio of 3.56 which is fantastic. AOL is a stock that looks fantastic on paper and one of the better dividend paying stocks around at this point. With it's rock bottom P/E Ratio you really can't go wrong with it. It's also recently gotten upgraded with is why today it was up 8.38%.

Ford Motor Company - symbol: F - Here is a stock that continues to do well even with so many investors being hesitant along the way. This stock should be more than it's current stock price of 13.22 with a P/E Ratio at 9.28 and EPS at 3.03. This is one of those stocks that I look at and wonder why it's been so cheap for so long but the auto industry terrified the nation. Even though Ford didn't accept a bail out people still are cautious when investing in these auto stocks. I have always liked Ford and now that it's a solid dividend paying stock I like it even more.



Medivation, Inc - symbol: MDVN - a biopharmaceutical company that many investors seem to like just today it was up 7.44% finishing the day at 45.80. Now you might notice this stock does not pay a dividend and the EPS is at -0.55 which will alarm some people but there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel. Medivation, Inc could be one of the best biopharmaceutical stocks around and if things go right there could really be some upside but still I never like to buy stocks that are not currently making money. Especially when you consider that the cost of this stock is pretty high. The market cap is 3.42 billion dollars so there is plenty of money to go around.


Tempur-Pedic International Inc.- symbol: TPX - currently at 50.07 a share up 6.96% this stock also does not pay a dividend. Most everyone has heard of this company they specialize is fantastic mattresses. The market cap is at 2.99 Billion dollars. The current EPS 1.70 making the P/E Ratio is at 29.45. Investors really liked this stock today and there might be many reasons to jump on board. Tempur-Pedic International Inc. is one of those stocks that you get into for growth.


Select Comfort Corp - symbol: SCSS is currently at 20.41 and up 7.42% on the day. The EPS is at 1.37 with a P/E ratio at 14.93 this company does not pay a dividend. Taking a look at this company you might like what you see. Make sure you do all your research since this is not a dividend paying stock.

Notable Stocks from March 26th 2013

Let's take a look at some companies that are looking good for the week. Not all of these companies will have a dividend but they will be companies that are performing well. Remember to always invest with caution and to do your own research. This website is only intended to give you awesome ideas.

Netflix symbol: NFLX is performing very well on the day it is up more than 5.43% and continues to pull ahead. Many people may overlook Netflix stock because they don't pay a dividend and they have a terrible P/E Ratio at 658.78 with an EPS at 0.29 but this stock is one of those stocks you buy and then you sell when it pulls ahead. I have bought and sold this company many times and they always do better than people want to say they will because they have a quality product. So buying Netflix stock just might be something to look into.

SolarCity corp symbol: SCTY is a stock that has been moving up today but not something I would generally buy into. There are a number of reasons I would stay away but mostly because of their EPS at -6.15 that is negative 6.15. I generally have a rule that I will only invest in companies that are making money. I once broke that rule when I bought HP stock but that worked out for me rather well. SolarCity corp has a 1.44 billion dollar market cap making it aggressive but still I'm worried about the lack of money coming in. Long term this might end up making big money but there is just no way of knowing so at this point it seems like a bit of a gamble. If you do end up buying SolarCity corp I wish you the best of luck and who really knows their full potential right now!

Sonic Corporation symbol: SONC is currently trading at 12.70 they do no currently pay a dividend. This is one of those stocks that you might buy if you love to eat there and believe in their ability to expand. I know that in Wisconsin many people would love to see a Sonic where they live but are stuck without one. They currently have earnings per share at 0.62 which makes for a 20.42 P/E Ratio. They are a solid fast food option but in some places people do not know about them which is a problem. I have had their food when it was outstanding and when it was not so good but I still would like to go back. Sonic Corporation has a nice concept and it is unique enough to be bigger than it is. Investing in SONC could end up being great or bad depending on how the company decides to direct itself. Make sure you research everything before investing in this company.

Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc symbol: PLCE is currently trading at 44.96 per share. The company specializes if apparel and accessories for children. They are not currently paying a dividend but they have a 2.62 EPS that gives them a 17.16 P/E Ratio. Obviously their numbers are not the best out there but they are making a profit in a world in which profit is hard to come by. Childrens Place Retail Stores, Inc has a 1.06 billion dollar market cap which makes them large in their niche. If they were paying a dividend I might jump on board at some point but there are very few stocks without a dividend that I would pay this much for. Although I am not saying they are a bad investment but the fact is I don't know and I wouldn't risk it without a dividend payment.

International Game Technology symbol: IGT is a company that specializes in development, design, manufacturing and marketing of gaming technology. They are currently trading at 16.70 and yes! they do pay a dividend even if it's a small one at 1.92% at least it's a dividend payment on a cool look stock. They have a 0.95 EPS which gives them a 17.65 P/E Ratio. Recently it was announced that they are extending their global technology agreement with FutureLogic which is a big move in the right direction. International Game Technology is a company that interests me because I have always been interested in gaming development stocks even though at times they have been mean to me. IGT might end up being a piece to my portfolio if I see the right opening. Remember to do all your own research on any stock and invest at your own risk.

Excellent Dividend Paying Stocks

Let's take a look at a couple stocks that are looking pretty good. These are a select few stocks that have been paying dividends and earning money. Please note that these may not be the greatest stocks out there but they open up your eyes to companies you otherwise might not have noticed.

AT&T symbol: T - This is one of those big name companies that has been paying a nice dividend for a while now. You have heard of them and you know how big they are but did you realize the actual percentage they have been paying lately? Their current dividend yield is 4.95% with an EPS at 1.21 the biggest problem I can see is their P/E ratio but some of that has to do with the merger with T-Mobile that went wrong. They have a 199.84 billion market cap. The last dividend they paid was 45 cents per share which is pretty good.

Coca Cola company symbol: KO - The stock currently trades for 40.12 per share with a 2.79% dividend yield. This stock currently has a 1.97 EPS with a 20.40 P/E Ratio. Coca Cola is one of those companies that dominate the industry. They are going to make as much money as they possibly can because at the top of the company sits a man named Warren Buffett. As you know when it comes to making money in the stock market nobody is smarter than Warren Buffett. If he likes it I like it generally speaking.

Walgreen company symbol: WAG - currently trading at 46.19 per share paying out a 2.38% dividend yield. They are a great company with smart and innovative ideas. They recently put together a savings card that the public actually likes! That's pretty rare because many people don't like to have to use a card. Looking at their earnings per share it is currently at 2.23 which is not so bad. The P/E Ratio is at 20.71 which is not great but is not too bad when you consider what you are getting when you buy into their company. Their market cap is 43.65 billion so they are big company with lots of room to make moves.

Walmart Stores, Inc symbol: WMT - This is the retail giant this is the stock that all other stocks want to be like. Take a look at the price of this stock only 74.85 that is cheap when you consider that the EPS is at 5.02 making the P/E Ratio 14.91 making this a deal. The dividend yield on this is 2.51% which is not on the top of the list but it's still reasonable and reliable because you already know that Walmart is going to make money. This is a huge company with a market cap of 255.84 billion making it one of the biggest companies in the world.

International  Business Machine corp. symbol: IBM - This is another giant among dividend paying stocks but it does pay a low yield at only 1.61% which is low. Taking a look at their P/E Ratio you will see that it is good at 14.62 with EPS of 14.41 and a market cap at 234.87 billion dollar market cap. You may see that they are paying a very low dividend but also they have room to grow. You are not going to find a big company like this with a much lower P/E Ratio.