Investing to become financially independent
Investing to become financially independent
A fascinating look at how our investment decisions are influenced by our brains and emotions, calling into question our ability to make purely rational decisions. The article explores how an investment strategy based on high dividends can offer a more objective and effective framework for investors, limiting the impact of our behavioral biases.
Discover the history of Lorillard Tobacco Company, the third largest cigarette manufacturer in the United States with its iconic brands Newport, Maverick and Kent. An in-depth analysis of this company that, despite the controversies of the tobacco sector, presents interesting financial fundamentals with an attractive yield and a steady growth of its dividends.
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As part of my Smoking&Drinking Dividends strategy, purchase of Lorillard (NYSE:LO).
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Philip Morris International, the world's largest tobacco producer with a major international presence outside the United States, has its operational headquarters in Lausanne and employs more than 70,000 people worldwide. Despite significant volatility, the company is distinguished by its ability to maintain attractive dividends and sustained growth, while effectively managing its financial risks and global presence.
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Dividend growth investors favor stable companies with long-term operations, as evidenced by Coca-Cola (KO), which offers reliable returns compared to newer companies like Facebook. This investment strategy not only provides passive income that outpaces inflation, but also provides an early retirement without the management hassles of rental properties.
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The journey to financial independence is long but motivating, as evidenced by this personal assessment of the quest for freedom from traditional employment. The author shares his investment strategy and his vision of exponential progression through compound interest, while setting ambitious goals to achieve financial independence.
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Discover how Nassim Nicholas Taleb's concept of "antifragility" reveals the ability of companies to thrive even in chaotic environments. In his book Antifragile, Taleb explains that these organizations are not just robust, they take advantage of hazards to reinforce their success.
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Economic optimism is justified by impressive growth in US GDP per capita, which has increased 6-fold despite wars, crises and natural disasters. This positive outlook is based on human resilience and a constant desire to improve, even if pessimists may seem more convincing in the short term.
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