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The Dividend Investor Portfolio

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They say that compound interest is the 9th wonder of the world. And while it may not sound like much, the difference of something as small as 2.1% per year can add a pretty powerful punch to a portfolio.

For example, if you had started a portfolio on January 1, 1972 with $100,000 and earned an 8.5% return, your portfolio would be worth $1,598,000 as of the end of 2005. If, on the other hand, you had earned just 2.1% more each year, that same $100,000 would now be worth $3,073,000!

In other words, over the long term, something as little as an extra 2.1% per can almost double your return.

OK, I know what you're thinking; where the heck did they come up with those numbers?

Glad you asked! In short, going back to the beginning of 1972 (which is where our database for dividend paying stocks begins), the difference between the performance of the S&P 500 and those stocks that initiate or grow their dividends is 2.1% per year. From 1/1/1972 through 12/31/2005, the S&P gained +8.5% per year, while a portfolio of stocks that either initiated or grew their dividends each year increased at a rate of +10.6% per year.

So if you are a conservative investor that likes to own stocks that pay dividends, the Top Guns Dividend Investors Portfolio is just the ticket.

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How Does it Work?

The approach to our Dividend Investors Portfolio is very similar to all of our other Top Gun services. We start by looking for the leading segments of the market and then identify the top rated stocks in terms of earnings strength and company performance.

In short, we look for Top Gun stocks that pay handsome dividends. We like to buy stocks for our portfolio when opportunities present themselves and then sell them when our objectives have been met. It may sound simple, but to be honest, investing doesn't always have to be terribly complicated!

Why would you want to own any old stock when you could own a company that (1) is involved in a leading industry (2) has the best earnings strength, and (3) has strong company performance?

Experience has taught us that focusing on the Top Guns of the market puts the odds of success in your favor BEFORE you ever enter a buy order. So, our question is: Why would anyone want to own anything but Top Gun stocks?

What You Receive:

We feel it is important for you to know exactly what you will be receiving from us. So here's a summary of the reports you will begin receiving once you've signed up for a free-trial: Real-Time Trade Alerts - We send a "real-time" ALERT! via email, fax, or pager BEFORE every trade we make. These live reports tell members EXACTLY what we are about to do and why we are doing it. Each ALERT! includes:

  • Company Name
  • Ticker Symbol
  • Limit Price
  • The Reasoning Behind the Trade - We believe it is vital to understand the reason WHY a trade is being made

And to be clear, to avoid any conflicts, it is our policy to wait until after we have received the ALERT to actually enter our trades.

Weekly Round-Up - Every week we update members on trading activity, current holdings, and performance of our portfolios.

Easy to Use and Understand

One of the keys of the service, other than performance, is its ease of use. In short, we do all the work in terms of research and analysis and then provide you with concise updates - all in real-time.

Performance Counts!

Performance results for Top Guns Dividend Investor Portfolio are based on the editor's actual trading alerts. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and capital gains back into the account.

Top Guns Dividend Investor Portfolio:
Real-Time Performance Results



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Dividend
Investor

Portfolio




S&P 500



NASDAQ
Composite
2006
(from 5/1)
+37.64% +8.22% +3.99%
2007 +55.81% +3.53% +9.81%
2008 -16.80% -38.49% -40.54%
2009  +21.38% +23.45% +43.89%

Total Return +116.53% -14.92% -2.30%

Note: Investments in equities carry an inherent element of risk including the potential for significant loss of principal. Past performance is not an indication of future results.

What Makes Us Different?

One of the questions we get asked all the time is what makes the services offered at TopGunsTrading. different from all the other newsletters out there? Frankly, we believe there are four reasons why our services are compelling and are something that serious investors shouldn't be without:

    1. We are REAL MONEY MANAGERS -- Top Guns is run by full-time professional traders, not journalists or investors who treat the market as a hobby. Our trading professionals average more than 15 years of experience in the business of managing money in the stock market.

    2. We run REAL PORTFOLIOS -- We put real money on the line (our own) in our services. The Top Gun Stock Portfolio is run EXACTLY as the alerts are sent and is "live" for all to see.

    3. We are REAL-TIME -- We keep you up to the minute with "live" Trading Alerts, real-time Portfolio Strategy, and daily Market Analysis.

    4. We MANAGE RISK -- We actively manage our exposure to market risk in order to keep our portfolios "in-line" with market conditions at all times.

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You Will Also Receive:

As a Top Gun Dividend Investors Portfolio member, you'll also receive our "STATE OF THE MARKETS" market analysis and commentary.

Members are kept up to speed on the markets, news, and our latest up-to-the-minute trading strategy via our "At the Bell" and Real-Time Portfolio Strategy reports. We also review the market from a "big picture" perspective in our weekend edition of "State of the Markets."

In addition, as a subscriber to the Top Gun Dividend Investors Portfolio, you will have access to ALL of TopGunsTrading. exclusive reports including:

  • The 10.0 Report - A weekly report detailing some of the market's 10.0 rated Top Guns
  • The Risk Manager Report - A review of the market's big-picture risk/reward factors
  • The Leader Board - A summary of market leadership both here and abroad
  • The Sector Selector - A weekly review of the leading sectors in the market
  • The Top Gun Market Models - Our key market models help investors stay "in tune" with the major cycles

So if you are looking for an easy to use, conservative way to trade the exciting world of dividend paying stocks, be sure to give this service a try!

Treat yourself to a free trial today!

All the best,

Jeffrey Maynard

Editor: Dividend Investor Portfolio
Co-Founder TopGunsTrading.



From 5/1/06: +116.53% vs. S&P 500: -14.92%
(As of 12/31/09)