Easy Peasy #40: Build Your Dividend Portfolio & Live Off Dividends with Pre-Selected Stock Sets

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Tech Drags, Buyers Take a Breather After Wild Run

Stocks cooled off Tuesday as the S&P 500 snapped a 6-day winning streak, slipping -23.14 points (-0.39%) to close at 5,940. The Dow dipped -114.83 (-0.27%) to 42,677, while the Nasdaq shed -72.75 (-0.38%) to finish at 19,142. Small caps stayed flat, with the Russell 2000 up just +1.15 (+0.05%) to 2,105.

The pullback came on the lowest volume SPY trading day in months, with profit-taking hitting the Mag 7 — NVDA, GOOGL, AAPL, AMZN, META, and TSLA — all down ~1% intraday before trimming losses. Nine of eleven S&P sectors finished in the red, with Utilities and Consumer Staples the only green spots. Investors seemed to take a break after a monster +20% run off April lows. Still, no major macro scare — just waiting on D.C. tax headlines and earnings from PANW and TOL after the bell.

📊 Economic Data

No major U.S. macro releases today, but the market’s still chewing on China’s April report card:

• Retail sales slowed to +5.1% YoY (vs est. +5.8%, prior +5.9%) — consumption cooling.

• Industrial production came in strong at +6.1% (vs est. +5.7%), but down from +7.7% prior.

• Fixed asset investment rose +4.0%, in line with consensus, but property investment dropped -10.3%, deepening the real estate funk.

💰 Commodities, Currencies & Treasuries

Gold rallied hard, jumping +$51.10 or +1.55% to settle at $3,284.60/oz — biggest one-day gain in weeks. The move was driven by safe-haven demand and a broad pullback in the dollar, which hit a 1-week low versus the yen, euro, and Swiss franc.

Crude oil slipped slightly after an early bounce faded:

• WTI fell $0.13 to $62.56, while

• Brent dipped $0.16 to $65.38. Weak global demand signals and uncertainty around China weighed on prices.

Natural gas spiked +10.09% to $3.427/MMBtu, snapping a four-day losing streak as output declined and next week’s demand forecast rose.

Bitcoin pushed higher again, crossing $106,600, up over +1% on the day — bulls remain in control.

Treasuries were mostly steady after Monday’s Moody’s downgrade spike. The 10Y yield inched up +0.4bps to 4.479%, while the 30Y stayed above 5%, pricing in long-term fiscal risk.

Currencies:

• EUR/USD rose to 1.1273 (+0.0031) — dollar drifted lower.

• USD/JPY slipped to 144.68 (down 0.17), showing ongoing yen strength post-Moody’s cut.

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But none of this news really matters to MaxDividends members. We're focused on growing the cash flow that lands in your pocket every month—not stressing over price swings or stock market noise.

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This week, we’ve rolled out a fresh batch of ready-to-go Stock Sets 💪.

Easy Peasy #40: Pre-Selected Dividend Growth Stock Sets

⭐️ $300 per Week – Week 40

👉 Link to the Real-Time MaxDividends $300/Weekly Portfolio

• Today's Investment: ~ $312.78

• Total Invested: ~ $12,075.15

• Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 3.95%

• Current Dividends: ~ $474.06 → $478.55

$ 312.78 / 300.00

Pool Corporation | Shares: 1 Price: 312.78 

Stock News in the Portfolio

🎯 Microchip Technology Incorporated shows good dynamics over the past week. +15.80%

• Starbucks Corporation showed profitability +15.53%

• Brown-Forman Corporation Class B showed profitability +10.65%

Dividend Hikes Q2

• Best Buy Co increased its dividend payments by +1.06%

• Pepsico boosted its dividend payments by +4.50%

• Genuine Parts Company hiked its dividend payments by +3.00%

• T Row Price increased its dividend payments by +2.40%

⭐️ $500 per Week - Week 40

👉 Link to the Real-Time MaxDividends $500/Weekly Portfolio

• Today's investment: ~ $421.21

• Total Invested: ~ $20,306.43

• Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 4.30%

• Current Dividends: ~ $855.90 → $873.15

$ 421.21 / 500.00

Best Buy Co., Inc | Shares: 2 Price: 147.45

Primerica Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 273.76

Stock News in the Portfolio

🚀 Papa John's International Inc shows good dynamics over the past week. +8.02%

• Central Pacific Financial Corp showed profitability +30%

• Magic Software Enterprises Ltd showed profitability +39.95%

Dividend Hikes Q2

• +Magic Software Enterprises hiked its dividend payments by +38.00%

• Best Buy Co increased its dividend payments by +1.06%

• Genuine Parts Company hiked its dividend payments by +3.00%

• T Row Price increased its dividend payments by +2.40%

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⭐️ $1,000 per Week - Week 40

👉 Link to the Real-Time MaxDividends $1,000/Weekly Portfolio

• Today's investment: ~ $1,155.85

• Total Invested: ~ $41,754.15

• Portfolio Dividend Yield On Cost: ~ 3.94%

• Current Dividends: ~ $1,580.29 → $1,612.80

$ 1,155.85 / 1,000.00

Brown-Forman Corporation | Shares: 8 Price: 278.56

Archer Daniels Midland Company | Shares: 6 Price: 297.06 

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 97.27

Automatic Data Processing, Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 309.19

Nexstar Media Group, Inc | Shares: 1 Price: 173.77

Stock News in the Portfolio

🎉 Microchip Technology Incorporated shows good dynamics over the past week. The growth was +15.80%

• Texas Instruments Incorporated showed profitability +14.01%

• Microchip Technology Incorporated showed profitability +28.96%

Dividend Hikes Q2

• Best Buy Co increased its dividend payments by +1.06%

• Pepsico boosted its dividend payments by +4.50%

• Genuine Parts Company hiked its dividend payments by +3.00%

• T Row Price increased its dividend payments by +2.40%

Max’s Comments

This week, I added shares of several outstanding companies to my portfolio, increasing my stake in them. I love the dividend game. My passive income has climbed again, bringing me closer to my goal.

You know what's an incredible feeling? Walking down the street, seeing your favorite brands everywhere—and realizing you're not just a fan, you're an owner. A part of their profit is now rightfully yours. It's a powerful mindset shift, and honestly, it’s deeply motivating.

So, I keep investing regularly and enjoying the steady rise in passive income. That’s another $140 in my pocket since last week. Everything’s on track—I’m moving closer to financial freedom.

Dividends are my go-to strategy for a reason. They’re like the tortoise in the race—slow, steady, and always winning in the long run.

The power of compounding is gaining momentum. My dividend snowball keeps growing.

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MaxDividends Idea

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MaxDividends Key Concept

At MaxDividends, we focus on dividend growth investing—a strategy that helps you build a growing stream of passive income over time.

We believe in predictability and peace of mind, which is why we prioritize investing in companies with a proven track record of sustainable, growing dividends.

Why Dividend Growth Investing?

• Capital Appreciation & Growing Income: You can enjoy both capital growth and increasing income as dividends rise over time.

• Consistency: By investing in companies that have been paying and increasing dividends for decades, you can count on a reliable and growing income stream.

• Long-Term Success: The power of compounding dividends allows you to build wealth over time and ultimately live off dividends.

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We aim to maximize dividend yields and income growth by carefully selecting the best dividend stocks, tracking performance, and offering tools to help you manage your investments effectively.

Our goal is to help you achieve financial freedom through dividend growth investing and create a life where you can live off your dividends, retire early, and focus on what matters most to you.

Look at This Magic ✨

• September 2024 – $1,814

• Thursday, September 26 – $1,827

• Friday, September 27 – $1,834

• November 2024 → Today – $2,043 → $6,650.10

Just a few days in the life of a dividend investor. These are my monthly dividends from my total investments for now.

MaxDividends Premium Partners already know the magic formula: Each dividend increase puts more money into our pocket.

Remember, dividends are deposited as cash into your trading account. You can either spend the money or reinvest it to keep growing your passive income!

My dividend income just keeps growing. Almost every day. Always upward.

As my income increases, everyday expenses like coffee and lunch get easier to afford, and life just keeps getting brighter.

My Projected MONTHLY Income in 10 Years:

October’24: $10,393.59 → Today: $26,330.18 per month

It’s all about consistent growth and the power of dividends!

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