Eight new stocks made March’s Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio, which was made available to members on March 21, 2024.
Recap from February’s Picks
On a price return basis, our Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio (+1.3%) underperformed the S&P 500 (+1.6%) by 0.3% from February 22, 2024 through March 19, 2024. On a total return basis, the Model Portfolio (+1.6%) underperformed the S&P 500 (+1.9%) by 0.3% over the same time. The best performing large-cap stock was up 19%, and the best performing small-cap stock was up 10%. Overall, 7 out of the 17 Safest Dividend Yield stocks outperformed their respective benchmarks (S&P 500 and Russell 2000) from February 22, 2024 through March 19, 2024.
This report leverages our cutting-edge Robo-Analyst technology to deliver proven-superior[1] fundamental research and support more cost-effective fulfillment of the fiduciary duty of care.
This Model Portfolio only includes stocks that earn an Attractive or Very Attractive rating, have positive free cash flow (FCF) and economic earnings, and offer a dividend yield greater than 3%. Companies with strong free cash flow provide higher quality and safer dividend yields because strong FCF supports the dividend. We think this portfolio provides a uniquely well-screened group of stocks that can help clients outperform.