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Whoops... We have been guaranteed 19p per 1/4 for this fiscal year + 20p SD (which looks like being paid next year at this rate). So 96p in total. 23p is from last fiscal year.

Dividend payout is 80p+20p. DYOR... (19p+19p+23p+19p+20p(SD).) http://www.hl.co.uk/shares/shares-search-results/g/glaxosmithkline-plc-ordinary-25p/dividends You kind of missed the point! Dividends aren't everything when the sp is tumbling, then the threat of a future dividend cut could be looming... I'd throw LRE into the hat ( insurance ). It pays a SD in Nov and so far looks like it will yield 7.8%.

Wonder how well GSK, HSBC, RDSB, BLT and all the other high end dividend payers would be if they followed the US trend of payouts, average 3% yield? Would GSK be in better shape? Just thinking as if we compare where GSK is to where JNJ, MRCK, PFE are now, GSK are back 3.5years....

By my estimate, its around 2weeks till earning season starts in US and then UK. I read this analysts view on GSK stock direction. http://www.bidnessetc.com/52340-glaxosmithkline-plc-adr-gsk-stock-update-mixed-signals-for-investors/ I'd say to just sit, as the stock aint going to shoot to the sky anytime soon, and we still have many headwinds to come. 1220p is an area to watch. I hold both GSK & AZN. ATB

...Was the drop due to the possible dividend cut at BHP that cause that bigger dump? http://m.lse.co.uk/markets/shareprice/view-article.asp?share=RIO&article=sc_23334644

If you look at the bottom of what anaylsts expect to be fy eps, it shows a drop of at least 25% and for fy div to equate around 7.8%. Could this be based on possible losses in US...? http://tools.morningstar.co.uk/uk/stockreport/default.aspx?SecurityToken=0P00007YX8]3]0]E0WWE$$ALL

The Chronicle 3weeks mentioned that Lloyds of London might be a possible suitor for LRE, but did recommend to buy either Esure or AML instead, wasn't half wrong!!

Lego,you need to get all your bits together, as HICL are trading at a premium to assets value of at least 10%. Try HSD if your after another big dividend or LRE who payout a special dividend each year ( currently makes at 7-8% ).

Looks like they are hoping to buy RSA cheaper if the market goes belly up again...lol

Just checked on Friday on BBC news that Shire had dropped 5.28% to 4807p, then I see a late trade order on Friday and its 5087p and today says up 5.5% when markets are closed? Can anyone explain this, or is it just a blip? I also see similar inaccuracy with GSK & AZN with late big orders after close. Wonder if stockmarkets will be up big on Monday as this stockmarket drop looks well overdone...? That's over 12% since highs in May.

Due to mass volatility in markets the sp closed at 1324p ( BBC News confirms ) not 1370p that LSE confirms. Div is 6.04% based on 80p fy dividend. Wonder when this special div of 20p will be paid... I'd personally wait to hear about Chinese GDP numbers which I believe will be announced sometime over next month or two, then make a move on GSK. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jaysomaney/2015/08/19/chinese-gdp-growth-of-7-in-2015-dont-drink-the-kool-aid/ I own GSK & AZN, sold both NVS & JNJ in this quarter.

I own 2000 rolls shares since 1mth ago. Question. Rolls will be here for the forseeable future, unless GE comes knocking on the door to buy them. Thus, everyone can only look at drip feeding money in where they wish. Having dropped 22% from my purchase price, its getting close to buying another tranche when we get news on GDP numbers from China. That will then prove if this massive drop in s/markets is justified or not... Atb

Thanks for that regarding dividend yield...

Eric, that's what The Tdlegrsph said today, but said to 'HOLD' until we see a pickup, though orderbook stands at around £10.3bn that's good to me.. I own 6600 BBY 2020 preference shares yielding a eyewatering 8.1%, doesn't move much at all, and so far have done well so far. Though the yield is guaranteed when interest rates rise, so might sell Xmas and move to either HSD or LRE.

Just a query... How is at present a dividend yield of 1.7% on LRE going to grow to yield 8.8% as morningstar.co.uk predicts in my link I posted below? faramog even states 10%. Is this based on a collapsing sp, as EPS shows a 25% decline for fy of 2015, based possibly on stormy US season. Views appreciated, as I have a Balfour Beatty pref 2020 which yields 8.1%, but when interest rates rise this yield is not guarranted. Was thinking of here when I read a piece in The Investors Chronicle and also Hansard Global as alternative ideas to swap stocks... ATB

http://tools.morningstar.co.uk/uk/stockreport/default.aspx?tab=0&vw=sum&SecurityToken=0P00007YX8%5d3%5d0%5dE0WWE%24%24ALL&Id=0P00007YX8&ClientFund=0&CurrencyId=GBP&OtrTimePeriod=M120

Thanks for that piece of information from Sharecast. I saw LRE reviewed in last weeks Investors Chronicle as one for dividend holders... I'm watching this one over the next 6mths to see what impact the storm season in US plays wth the finances of LRE. I for one always question high dividend payers more so with one's over 6% and how long they have sustained it for. I say this as when interest rates rise it hits high divi payers the hardest. Could be totally wrong... I hold another insurance co which is rumoured to be a seller, but will use my money to place here over next 6mths.

Technicals may show a dbl boTTom, but if we consider what the economy will be like end of year, if USA raise rates, then this and many stocks are buys. I would personally forget about technicals as we could be on the cusp of another crazy market come end of August, Sept. I read today that the dividend will have to be cut by 2017, so proves my point about dividend guaranteed at 5.8%. Your probably better of looking at AZN as they haven't raised there dividend as constantly as GSK, and do have a bigger cash balance to debt ratio. Again, don't put all your eggs in 1 basket. Chronicle Investor picked out Amlin and Lancashire as dividend satocks for 2015 in this weeks read... I hold AZN, GSK and JNJ, sold Novartis this week after doubling in price over last 18mths. Though something tells me I shouldv kept it as it... Going to keep it in safe place place and use conservatively. Maybe 1/3 in Shire, GSK and AZN top ups if we get rates rise this year... ATB

When Standard Chartered announce results end of next week, Mr Winters is believed to have a dividend cut hinted in the results, and I can see why, sensible move I say. Just not for my average sp... ATB

Are you holding out for the deal, or going to sell if it trades higher in 560-570p range. I think I might and move money to aother industrial stock or pharma... Iv held REX since 2003 I believe from records after they split from Bunzl ?