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Feb 13, 2025 15 min

Understanding Dividend Yield on Original Investment

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This podcast discusses the concept of "yield on original investment," emphasizing its importance over metrics like cost basis or current yield when evaluating the true value of dividend-paying stocks. The hosts highlight how this metric reflects the percentage of dividends generated relative to the initial investment, using Warren Buffett’s 1988 Coca-Cola purchase as an example. Buffett's investment, initially yielding a modest return, now provides a 56% annual yield on his original investment due to the power of compounding and reinvestment. The discussion underscores the value of patience and long-term investing, particularly with dividend-paying stocks, as a reliable strategy for building wealth and achieving financial security in retirement. The episode concludes by advocating for dividend investments as a cornerstone of any retirement strategy. ⁠www.planningmadesimple.com⁠ Get your FREE copy of "The Ultimate Guide to Co-Planning" by Paul Durso ⁠⁠https://planningmadesimple.com/advisors-ascend/⁠⁠ Buy Advisors Ascend For Financial Advisors - ⁠⁠https://advisors.planningmadesimple.com/checkout/⁠⁠ 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and press the bell icon to get notifications for our new videos.

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