tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371295367923834063.post500513833010243694..comments2007-12-15T20:21:39.608-06:004Lifebbkjbbkj@gmail.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371295367923834063.post-65051580216733174662007-12-15T20:21:39.608-06:002007-12-15T20:21:39.608-06:00Good decision in my opinion. As a dividend growth investor you need a framework to operate in, and a definate sell signal like that.MGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09118524634677340463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371295367923834063.post-88143726444263456462007-12-15T10:35:58.107-06:002007-12-15T10:35:58.107-06:00After my initial research, but before I make a long-term commitment to a company. I will buy a small position and hold it it for a period of time. This forces me to focus on the company, read its news and generally get to know how it operates. This is where I was at with WM. <BR/><BR/>If I like what I learn then I gradually increase my position, otherwise I exit my position.<BR/><BR/>Best Wishes,<BR/>D4L4Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01335749596803945185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2371295367923834063.post-12034471810539627542007-12-15T10:15:27.132-06:002007-12-15T10:15:27.132-06:00WaMu cutting their dividend would have been a sell sign for me as well.<BR/><BR/>I have been experimenting with the Magic Formula. I was selling a group of my winners yesterday and I was contemplating keeping a couple of the stocks in my Dividend portfolio.<BR/><BR/>However, when I looked at the history their dividend was all over the place. This made my decision for me. I must stay focused on companies that continue to increase dividends. <BR/><BR/>-Jake (<A HREF="http://www.dividendinvestingblog.com" REL="nofollow">The Dividend Investing Blog</A>)Jakenoreply@blogger.com