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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Q1 25 dividend portfolio review: taking a look at the big picture
My dividend portfolio has made a disappointing start to the year. Stepping back to look at the bigger picture suggests the companies I'm invested in have got cheaper and smaller, but retained their quality appeal.
Mar '25 dividend portfolio update: strong balance sheets in tough times + 3 top ups
March was a busy month, with six of my companies issuing results that are reviewed here. In addition I discuss three model portfolio holdings where I've decided to take advantage of recent price weakness to top up.
Feb '25 dividend portfolio update: mixed news, top-up candidates
Four of my companies released results in February, while a fifth issued a big profit warning. Stocks covered in this update include a FTSE 100 giant, a FTSE 250 member and three small caps.
Jan '25 dividend portfolio update: a turnaround situation?
Only one of my portfolio stocks issued results in January. This FTSE 250 company is one of my most successful holdings, but it's a business that I'm increasingly seeing as a turnaround situation.