RE: Living off divident income.28 Jan 2025 06:36
I attempt to trade around the dividend, 6-8 weeks before XD I buy in, hopefully a little bit before the divi hunters. I sit there until I have made a profit of at least the dividend, usually adding a couple % plus the cost of stamp duty and broker fees. Essentially I see this as having taken the dividend early.
This method works most of the time, but not always. I’m sat on a significant number of MNG which bucked the trend last year now, so I’m just taking the divi, as I also hold MNG as a core stock for dividend.
Same fore LGEN, it’s a core holding in my SIPP but I have traded it in my ISA.
I like LGEN, even with the reducing dividend increments, I still have a few to add to my SIPP, as I’m going to hit drawdown criteria later this year; time to indulge!
As for builders, I’m watchingTW, I already own and I think the dividend increments is safe, but I do have that limit sale in the system if it does surprise.
Good luck with all the strategies out there, I do a mix, and I’m happy with where I am, but can always be happier!