• Understanding Dividend Yield on Original Investment

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 15 mins
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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.


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