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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Feb '26 dividend portfolio update: dependable quality + turnaround progress
Four of my model portfolio stocks reported in February, including two high-quality consumer firms, a financial with an 8% dividend yield and an interesting AIM turnaround.
Jan '26 dividend portfolio update: a promising start to 2026
In the absence of any results statements for January, I review trading updates from seven of my income stocks, including upgrades from two FTSE 250 firms and two small caps with 8% dividend yields.
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.