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Should I buy? Should I sell? Or Should I stand pat? The market should never dictate how or when you invest. By increasing your confidence levels, you will invest with more conviction, save time, and eliminate many of your dilemmas. Everybody deserves a happy retirement. Mike Heroux from The Dividend Guy Blog is not only a passionate investor, but he is also pretty good at explaining how the market works and how you can make your money work more effectively for you. This podcast will cover all aspects of dividend growth investing. The clearer and more detailed your investing methodology, the easier it is to stick to your plan and avoid the potential pitfalls. Supported by dividend stock examples, facts, and a well-tested investing strategy, you will receive his best advice on how to properly respond to market fluctuations; how to build your dividend growth investing portfolio; and, how to manage that portfolio so you can eventually enjoy a stress-free retirement. Since 2003, Mike has been 100% invested in equities. He shifted his entire portfolio into a dividend growth investing strategy in 2010. Mike worked in the financial industry for a number of years including 5 years as a certified financial planner and another 5 years as a private banker. He decided to leave the corporate world of banking at the age of 35 because his ultimate goal was to help more investors be successful. In 2013, he founded Dividend Stocks Rock, which is a service that now guides over 3,000 investors down the path of success using a Dividend Growth Investing model. He is followed by over 55,000 people and counts 15,000+ webinar attendees to date. Hit subscribe now to improve your portfolio’s performance and to add conviction to your investment decisions. Disclaimer: The information contained within this podcast is for informational purposes only and it is not intended as a recommendation of the securities highlighted or any particular investment strategy; nor should it be considered a solicitation to buy or sell any security. In addition, this information is not represented or warranted to be accurate, correct, complete, or timely. The securities mentioned in this podcast may not be suitable for all types of investors and the information contained in this podcast does not constitute advice. Before acting on any information in this email, readers should consider whether such an investment is suitable for their particular circumstances, perform their own due diligence, and if necessary, seek professional advice.

Episode List

Confused about Stock Price Movement? Listen to this!

Sep 24th, 2025 10:30 AM

Confused by wild price swings? Here's a repeatable, 3-step playbook to make faster, calmer buy, hold, and sell decisions—without guessing. By the end, you’ll be able to separate noise from news, stress-test a shaky position, recognize when a “bad” quarter is actually better than feared, and act with conviction—whether that means trimming, adding, or doing nothing. We show the process on real names (Nike, Couche-Tard, Granite REIT), and point you to a free replay with slides and cheat sheets so you can apply it to your portfolio today. Catch the Full Webinar Replay (Free) Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

Why I Ignore Morningstar’s Review (What I Do Instead)

Sep 17th, 2025 10:30 AM

Star ratings are helpful—until they become a shortcut. Morningstar’s 1–5 stars are primarily about valuation, not business quality. Learn the smarter way to build conviction and why stock price (or past return) shouldn’t drive your decisions. Avoid Price Confusion: Save Your Spot for the Upcoming Webinar Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

Invest at All-Time High - How Valuation Can Tell You What to Buy

Sep 10th, 2025 10:30 AM

When a great company trades at an all-time high and a P/E north of 30, are you overpaying—or just paying for quality? Mike and Vero show how to use the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio without a crystal ball. Discover why a stock’s own 5- to 10-year averages matter more than cross-sector comparisons, how to identify “priced-for-perfection” setups, and why low P/E Ratios can be value traps. Case studies: Visa (V), Costco (COST), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), National Bank (NA.TO)—plus what to do when prices skyrocket, how to think about all-time highs, and tweaks if you’re near or in retirement. Avoid Price Confusion: Save Your Spot for the Upcoming Webinar Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

Mike’s Portfolio Review - Losing Money on Apple, Keep or Sell?

Sep 3rd, 2025 10:30 AM

Eight years after rolling a $108K pension into a DIY portfolio, Mike walks through a quarterly review that’s up ~200% since inception—but not without bruises. He dissects three laggards (Apple, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Starbucks), explains when he holds vs. trims, and shows the exact process he uses to separate price noise from business news. You’ll also hear which names quietly powered returns this quarter and what he plans to change next. Avoid Price Confusion: Save Your Spot for the Upcoming Webinar Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

A Recession is Coming: What Should You Do?

Aug 27th, 2025 10:30 AM

Is a recession just around the corner—or are we already in one without realizing it? Mike and Vero tackle the headlines, decode the signals, and most importantly, share what investors should actually do if they’re worried. From yield curves to consumer sentiment, corporate earnings to employment data, this episode provides a rational, dividend-growth-minded framework to prepare for the next downturn—without panic. Whether you’re in retirement or still building your portfolio, this one’s for anyone wondering: “Should I make changes now—or stay the course?” Download Your Stock Checklist Make sure to check out the complete show notes. X: @TheDividendGuy FB: http://bit.ly/2Z7Q5gF YouTube: http://bit.ly/2Zs6r1r DividendStocksRock.com

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