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.
3 FTSE 100 companies from my dividend portfolio issued results in May, including a defensive high yielder and a quality UK tech stock.
Four of my AIM dividend stocks updated the market in April. Unfortunately two of them issued profit warnings. In this update I share my thoughts and highlight one stock I'm considering selling (and one potential top up).
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.
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.
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