Portfolio shares: Direct Line's 9% yield looks safe to me
FTSE 250 insurer Direct Line Insurance (LON:DLG) boasts a forecast dividend yield of 9%. I explain why the stock is a member of my model portfolio.

FTSE 250 insurer Direct Line Insurance (LON:DLG) boasts a forecast dividend yield of 9%. I explain why the stock is a member of my model portfolio.
I review improved results from two of my holdings, a solid performance from one of the FTSE 100's largest companies and profit warnings from two AIM stocks.
My dividend portfolio produced solid income growth and some decent share price gains in Q2. I am cautiously optimistic that after a difficult period, the outlook may be improving.
This month I top-slice a position (a FTSE 100 stock) for the first time since the portfolio's inception. I also review results from an AIM high yielders and three Main Market small caps.
3 FTSE 100 companies from my dividend portfolio issued results in May, including a defensive high yielder and a quality UK tech stock.
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