{"id":11096,"date":"2023-05-15T14:02:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T14:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/?p=11096"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:12:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T16:12:08","slug":"dividend-portfolio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/dividend-portfolio\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Way to Build a Dividend Portfolio in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In an investing world where substantial share price gains or losses make the news, dividends \u2014 and information about them \u2014 often get the short end of the stick. They shouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividend stocks and, by extension, dividend portfolios, are potentially an excellent way to generate regular income and cash flow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, dividend portfolios have tax advantages, provide stability and consistency, and typically require less oversight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering how to build your own dividend portfolio? You\u2019re in the right place. In this article, you\u2019ll learn all the basics about building a dividend portfolio \u2014 from how to get started to the best accounts to use and more. I\u2019ll also offer a dividend portfolio example so you can visualize how it all works. Let\u2019s go\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_f5ec2f4a5f11276a6ce872a07246734e\" class=\"callout-box promo\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon promo\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p><strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"648\">Unlocked: 48% Returns With Zen Strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stock-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zen Strategies<\/a> curates using the market-beating Zen Ratings system. Here&#8217;s what you get:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"82\" data-end=\"159\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\u2705 Backtested Quantitative Portfolios:<\/strong> Zen Strategies selects only the <strong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"101\">top 7 stocks per strategy<\/strong>, refined from over 115 factors, offering portfolios that span diverse themes \u2014 AI Factor, Momentum, Small Caps, Under $10, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"201\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u2705 <\/span>Proven Performance:<\/strong> These strategies have delivered exceptional <strong data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"110\">all\u2011time annual returns<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"245\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">AI Factor:<\/strong> +48.01%<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"245\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"13\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Momentum:<\/strong> +42.17%<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"245\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Under $10:<\/strong> +35.02%<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u2705 Easy to Start: <\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">Designed to be implemented in <\/span><\/span><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">as little as 10 minutes per month, complete with a Quick Start Guide and weekly insights from Editor\u2011in\u2011Chief Steve Reitmeister.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"26\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] bg-[#FCECC1] dark:bg-[#64572A] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\">\u2705 <\/span><\/span>Risk\u2011Protected Access:<\/strong> A 90-day money-back policy and a <strong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"90\">100% performance guarantee<\/strong>\u2014if it doesn\u2019t help you beat the market, you get a full refund. Plus, there\u2019s a <strong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"181\">50% off<\/strong> launch offer.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stock-strategies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gain access now<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.vncratcyb0uz\"><strong>What are Dividends?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dividends-picture.png\" alt=\"Dividends picture\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A dividend is a distribution of company earnings to shareholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who decides how much? Typically, it\u2019s determined by the board of directors. Dividends might be one-time payouts or regular occurrences (monthly, quarterly, or annually).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividends are most closely associated with established companies that maintain steady profits. Profitable companies can afford to distribute them to shareholders. Typically, startups or growth-oriented companies can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, at writing, Coca-Cola Co (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nyse\/ko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYSE: KO<\/a>) has a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that someone with 10 shares of KO in their dividend portfolio can expect $4.60 quarterly in dividend income and $18.40 annually, assuming the dividend amount doesn\u2019t change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.uk3lpwm6a65x\"><strong>What is Dividend Yield?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A dividend yield (or dividend-price ratio) measures the dividend per share as a percentage. You might see it expressed as <em>div yield<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Dividend-Yield-Formula.png\" alt=\"Dividend yield formula\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is calculated like so:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dividend yield = Annual Dividends per Share \/ Current Share Price.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take another look at Coca-Cola (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nyse\/ko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYSE: KO<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The price per share is $63.92, and the annual dividend per share is $1.84. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plug these numbers into the equation: $1.84 \/ $63.92 = 0.0287859825. This translates to a 2.88% dividend yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to look at it: a share worth $100 that pays $1 in dividends per share each year has a 1% yield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The dividend yield isn\u2019t everything when looking at a dividend stock, but it is a critical measurement in determining where to find the best ROI among dividend stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.i0t9ojhx9782\"><strong>How to Build a Dividend Portfolio in 2026:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-heading\">You know the basics about dividends, but you came to this article for more than that. Here are your general steps and strategies for building a stock dividend portfolio:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.dwmg323qk4wg\"><strong>Before You Build a Dividend Portfolio: Choose a Strategy<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as not all dividend stocks are the same, not all dividend portfolios are the same. They can range from very conservative to aggressive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why? For example, people nearing retirement will likely want a more stable income portfolio that is less subject to fluctuations in the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, younger people or people with more assets may be more focused on growth and risk since they have the time. But these are not hard and fast rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider a general strategy or mix of methods for your own dividend portfolio. The main options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>income portfolio<\/strong>&nbsp;focuses on screening top dividend stocks that will typically provide 2-4% yields. It is best for conservative investors for the stability and long-term prospects of the investments.\n<ul>\n<li>Payout Ratio: &lt;50% <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earnings Growth Estimates: 2% to 10%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation (P\/E): 15 to 20<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example stocks include ONE GAS INC (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nyse\/ogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYSE: OGS<\/a>) (Dividends Score 80) and KENNAMETAL INC (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nyse\/kmt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYSE: KMT<\/a>) (Dividends Score 80)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>growth portfolio<\/strong>&nbsp;focuses on steady gains, seeking to balance dividends and price appreciation. Valuation is the key factor here, with dividend yields being less than 2%. You will want to reinvest most earnings to get the most out of growth opportunities. It is best for investors looking for more growth than income.\n<ul>\n<li>Payout Ratio: &gt;100% &nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earnings Growth Estimates: 2% to 20%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation (P\/E): &lt;15<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example stocks include BRUNSWICK CORP (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nyse\/bc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NYSE: BC<\/a>) (Dividends Score 80) and ENCORE WIRE CORP (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/wire\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NASDAQ: WIRE<\/a>) (Dividends Score 40)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>An <strong>aggressive dividend portfolio<\/strong>&nbsp;will have stocks with dividend yields greater than 4%. It is less concerned with stock price appreciation and more about stocks where yields may be high due to falling stock prices.\n<ul>\n<li>Payout Ratio: Any<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earnings Growth Estimates: &gt;30%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation (P\/E): &gt;30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example stocks include BASSETT FURNITURE INDUSTRIES INC (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/bset\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NASDAQ: BSET<\/a>) (Dividends Score 80) and EUROSEAS LTD (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/esea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NASDAQ: ESEA<\/a>) (Dividends Score 60)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_16873f48b812b685c94978fb6e046a7a\" class=\"callout-box promo\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon promo\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p>Ready to explore dividend stocks? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M1 Finance<\/a>\u00a0makes it easy.<br \/>\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cPie\u201d is the name of the game with this finance app \u2014 as in, creating a \u201cpie\u201d of different stocks that make up your portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M1 Finance<\/a>, you can create a customized pie that includes dividend companies and\/or ETFs, or you can simply invest in an expert M1 Dividend Pie.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out M1 Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.agnc809gryfn\"><strong>Step 1: Choose an Account Type<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>So you know you want to set up a dividend portfolio. That\u2019s great! You need an account, though.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_907a191abac9bad9274cd2de218c3396\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p>Not sure where to get started? There\u2019s some excellent information on our \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/how-to-buy-stocks-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Buy Stocks Online<\/a>\u201d page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Most investors will do well with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M1 Finance<\/a>&nbsp;account. They focus on long-term wealth, charge no fees for trading, and have an easy-to-use interface on both mobile and desktop.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Web_Portfolio-trade-windows.png\" alt=\"Web portfolio trade windows\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You must also consider whether you\u2019re setting up a traditional investment account, Roth IRA, or IRA. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M1 has account options<\/a>&nbsp;for all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t have one, an IRA or Roth IRA&nbsp;should likely be your top priority. Which one you get will depend on your income, age, and retirement plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already are maxing out your IRA or do not want your account to be retirement-focused, go with a traditional investment account, though the taxes will be higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out M1 Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.p1nlqbsuftol\"><strong>Step 2: Choose Your Assets<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The assets you pick will be determined by your strategy as decided in the first step. Consider the yields, share price, risk factors, recommendations, and other information.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/plans?redirect_to_checkout=1#comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/WallStreetzen-screenshot-dividend-stock-screener-dividends-score.png\" alt=\"Wallstreetzen screenshot dividend stock screener dividends score\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can use WallStreetZen\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stock-screener\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stock screener<\/a>&nbsp;to help locate stocks that meet your dividend criteria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can filter by several different metrics, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Dividend Yield<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Payout Ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Annual Dividend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earnings Growth Estimates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valuation (P\/E)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share Price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you find a stock that seems interesting, you can click over to its individual page and review how it fares on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/zen-ratings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zen Ratings<\/a>, our proprietary system of distilling a detailed review of 115 factors that drive growth into an easy to read letter score for each stock. For instance, I set up a custom scan for stocks that offer top 75% dividends that have demonstrated dividend stability over the past 10 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That list had about 400 stocks, but quickly scanning through a few of them, I was able to locate Qualcomm, (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/qcom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NASDAQ: QCOM<\/a>) which not only demonstrates dividend strength but also boasts a Buy Zen Rating, with exceptional scores in value and financials; our AI screen also gave it a B rating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stocks\/us\/nasdaq\/qcom\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-26-at-2.48.33\u202fPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27629\" width=\"373\" height=\"618\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not just pick assets one at a time and throw them into a portfolio. Do your due diligence first! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/plans?redirect_to_checkout=1#comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out WallStreetZen<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.t64pu9j8asz3\"><strong>Step 3: Diversify<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any portfolio, the diversity of your assets is key. Some investors may focus deeply on a few stocks or industries. Yet these investors also spend all their time watching over their dividend portfolio, hoping they can react to whatever happens. You probably have other things to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When diversifying, consider diversity in terms of risk and industry. If the oil industry suffers devastating news that will affect yields and stock prices, you don\u2019t want your whole dividend portfolio to suffer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still, if picking individual stocks, do as Warren Buffet does and stay inside your areas of competence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be wondering \u2014 <em>How many dividend stocks should I own?<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule, diversify with more than 20 and less than 60 stocks. The more you diversify, the less risk you take on, but you\u2019re less likely to beat the market average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How you diversify your dividend portfolio will be up to you, your knowledge base, and your risk tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.j5bjb9b0zk3u\"><strong>Step 4: Create Automatic Contributions<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to ensure that your portfolio is growing and that you\u2019re putting more into it is by ensuring that you\u2019re contributing to it without thinking about it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you automatically invest $100 monthly into your dividend portfolio, which provides an 8% return yearly, that will build over time to $18,517 in 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Automatic-Contribution-calculation.png\" alt=\"Automatic contribution calculation\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unless you\u2019re in such dire straights that creating a dividend portfolio is the last thing on your mind, I promise you won\u2019t miss that $100 if you make the deposit automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just be sure to periodically invest your automatic contributions into stocks that will do something instead of just letting cash sit in the account. Do it whenever you reinvest your dividends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.whl8lkic38\"><strong>Step 5: Have Patience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Benjamin-Graham-Quote.png\" alt=\"Benjamin graham quote\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dividend stocks are not stocks you watch like a day trader. They\u2019re stocks you watch over months, years, and decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buy and forget dividend stocks until it is time for your regular portfolio check. Barring extreme events, this is the way to the best returns and the greatest sense of emotional peace. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dividend portfolios are relatively stable investments. They are there to provide steadier income and stability. <\/p>\n\n\n    <div id=\"callout-box-block_839d76a151eaa934ba0a732366fb301b\" class=\"callout-box info\">\n        <div class=\"callout-box__icon-wrapper\">\n            <svg focusable=\"false\" class=\"callout-box__icon info\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                <path d=\"M12 3c-.46 0-.93.04-1.4.14-2.76.53-4.96 2.76-5.48 5.52-.48 2.61.48 5.01 2.22 6.56.43.38.66.91.66 1.47V19c0 1.1.9 2 2 2h.28c.35.6.98 1 1.72 1s1.38-.4 1.72-1H14c1.1 0 2-.9 2-2v-2.31c0-.55.22-1.09.64-1.46C18.09 13.95 19 12.08 19 10c0-3.87-3.13-7-7-7zm2 16h-4v-1h4v1zm0-2h-4v-1h4v1zm-1.5-5.59V14h-1v-2.59L9.67 9.59l.71-.71L12 10.5l1.62-1.62.71.71-1.83 1.82z\"><\/path>            <\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"callout-box__content\"><p>If you want to seek out short-term gains or riskier options with potentially greater rewards, consider looking at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stock-screener\/buy-the-dip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best stocks to buy on the dip<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/stock-screener\/best-penny-stocks-to-buy-now\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">penny stocks<\/a>\u00a0page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.xo74y8syfa43\"><strong>Dividend Portfolio Example<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are nigh-infinite potential dividend portfolios, and everyone has their own opinion (which can, should, and will change).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, we should look at a dividend stock portfolio and what a top investor considers a good pick. Let\u2019s go with the dividend stocks Warren Buffet has as of May 2023 as the starter basis for a portfolio, sorted by dividend yield:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"mtr-table mtr-thead-th\"><thead><tr><th data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong>Ticker<\/strong><\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong>Name<\/strong><\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong>Industry<\/strong><\/div><\/th><th data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-th-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\"><strong>Dividend Yield<\/strong><\/div><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">USB<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">U.S. Bancorp<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Diversified Banks<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">5.60%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">ALLY<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Ally Financial<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Consumer Finance<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4.55%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">C<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Citigroup<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Diversified Banks<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4.33%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">PARA<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Paramount<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Broadcasting<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4.11%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">KHC<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Kraft Heinz<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Packaged Foods and Meats<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">4.07%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">JEF<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Jefferies Financial<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Investment Banking and Brokerage<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3.75%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">UPS<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">United Parcel Service<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Air Freight and Logistics<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3.60%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">CVX<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Chevron<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Integrated Oil and Gas<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3.58%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">HPQ<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">HP<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Technology Hardware, Storage, and Peripherals<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3.53%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">BK<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Bank of New York Mellon<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Asset Management and Custody Banks<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3.47%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">BAC<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Bank of America<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Diversified Banks<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">3.01%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">JNJ<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Johnson &amp; Johnson<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Pharmaceuticals<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.91%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">KO<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Coca-Cola<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Soft Drinks and Non-alcoholic Beverages<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.87%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">CE<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Celanese<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Specialty Chemicals<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.64%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">PG<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Procter &amp; Gamble<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Household Products<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.41%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">KR<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Kroger<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Food Retail<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.14%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">MDLZ<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Mondelez<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Packaged Foods and Meats<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">2.01%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">TSM<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Semiconductors<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.67%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">LPX<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Louisiana-Pacific Corporation<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Forest Products<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.61%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">AXP<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">American Express<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Consumer Finance<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.49%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">MMC<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Marsh &amp; McLennan Companies<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Insurance Brokers<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.31%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">OXY<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Occidental Petroleum<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Integrated Oil and Gas<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.17%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">GM<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">General Motors<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Automobile Manufacturers<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">1.09%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">MCO<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Moody\u2019s<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Financial Exchanges and Data<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.98%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">GL<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Globe Life<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Life and Health Insurance<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.83%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">COST<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Costco<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.81%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">V<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Visa<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Transaction and Payment Processing Services<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.77%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">AON<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Aon<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Insurance Brokers<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.76%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">MA<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Mastercard<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Transaction and Payment Processing Services<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.60%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">MCK<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">McKesson<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Health Care Distributors<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.59%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">AAPL<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Apple<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.54%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><tr><td data-mtr-content=\"Ticker\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">ATVI<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Name\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Activision Blizzard<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Industry\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">Interactive Home Entertainment<\/div><\/td><td data-mtr-content=\"Dividend Yield\" class=\"mtr-td-tag\"><div class=\"mtr-cell-content\">0.00%<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These are mostly more stable options and larger companies, with a mixture of higher and lower dividend yields. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may want to use something other than this dividend portfolio example as a complete basis for your choices. Nonetheless, consider why these examples are held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.g6kdatxkha2t\"><strong>Tips for Building a Dividend Portfolio<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.dig7rugxv6i5\"><strong>1. Reinvest the Dividends<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>After you\u2019ve built your dividend portfolio, what do you do with the income?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the portfolio size, some people will supplement their income with dividends or even live off them. Doing so is fine if it is your plan all along.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you don\u2019t reinvest your dividends, you could lose a major portion of potential returns in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming dividend yields don&#8217;t change, someone with 100 shares of Citigroup just collecting dividends without reinvesting them would receive a total dividend payment of $1,990.87. Meanwhile, someone who reinvests their dividends would get $2,488.35.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With many brokerage accounts, including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M1 Finance<\/a>, you can automatically reinvest your dividends for individual stocks or your entire portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/go\/m1-finance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Check out M1 Finance<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.jbzux5eb1wyc\"><strong>2. Beware the Dividend Yield Trap<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetzen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Its-a-dividend-yield-trap.png\" alt=\"Its a dividend yield trap\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/investing\/2018\/04\/30\/how-to-spot-a-dividend-yield-trap.aspx#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yield trap<\/a>&nbsp;is a stock that represents a company that could be troubled but is attractive to some investors because of a very high dividend. 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It\u2019s easy to sign up, there are numerous options for how to create your portfolio, and it\u2019s easy to set up regular contributions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dividend portfolio is a long-term endeavor. 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