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.
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2025 dividend portfolio review: rising income wasn't enough
My model dividend portfolio delivered income growth ahead of inflation in 2025, but this didn't translate into capital gains. In this update I review progress and summarise my plan for the year ahead.
Dec '25 dividend portfolio update: why I'm buying more of this 8% yielder
Two small-cap dividend shares from my portfolio issued results in December, including an 8% yielder. In this review, I explain why I'm buying more of one of these shares.
My portfolio top ups for December + new momentum rules
I discuss the new momentum rules I've added to my dividend share scoring system and review seven stocks I've selected for top ups.
Nov '25 dividend portfolio update: reassuring trends vs turnarounds
Turnarounds, positive trends and cyclical plays feature among the results from my dividend portfolio in November. Stocks covered include 3 FTSE 100 members and two small cap high yielders.