Investing in Retirement Using a Global Dividend Income Strategy

For clients who are within five years of retirement, investment consultants would be wise to heed that well-known value investor Benjamin Graham, who said that the investor “will do better if he forgets about the stock market and pays attention to his dividend returns and to the operating results of his companies.” We believe that an investment strategy that cultivates a substantial and growing cash flow via dividend and interest income can be an attractive solution for retirees who are trying to balance present income needs with future purchasing power. The combined focus on a rising income stream plus acceptable risk-adjusted total return may help keep retirees on path during difficult markets.consultants are rethinking how to help baby-boomer clients build sustainable retirement plans.
JAN 01, 2013
For clients who are within five years of retirement, investment consultants would be wise to heed that well-known value investor Benjamin Graham, who said that the investor “will do better if he forgets about the stock market and pays attention to his dividend returns and to the operating results of his companies.” We believe that an investment strategy that cultivates a substantial and growing cash flow via dividend and interest income can be an attractive solution for retirees who are trying to balance present income needs with future purchasing power. The combined focus on a rising income stream plus acceptable risk-adjusted total return may help keep retirees on path during difficult markets.consultants are rethinking how to help baby-boomer clients build sustainable retirement plans.

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