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When you hear the words "tech stocks", many investors think back to the tech bubble in the late 90s. A company's goal then was to plow back every penny into the business and grow the business. The entire focus was on capital gains. During this era companies that paid dividends were looked down on as inferior.

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.

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Analog Devices is a maker of analog semiconductors used in temperature, pressure, and light sensors, and in the analog to digital conversion of voice. With a slew of emerging growth opportunities and attractive business dynamics, this is a fine pick for your Magic Formula portfolio.

Weekly roundup of stocks moving in and out of Joel Greenblatt's Magic Formula Investing screens.

To ensure a retirement that is free from financial concerns, there are certain things that must be done today. The stock market does not travel in a straight line. There will be times it will behave irrationally. These are the times that try an investor’s patience. Those with clear goals and confidence in their chosen strategy aren’t phased by these market movements.

I am a firm believer that asset allocation plays a significant part in a portfolio’s long-term results. Recently, I received a question asking if you could have a diversified portfolio of dividend stocks. It is an interesting question that deserves further examination.

Just as picking fruit from a mango tree does not harm it, living off dividends does not damage the investment’s ability to produce future results. A portfolio of dividend investments will not only provide income in retirement, but can be passed to your children who can continue to reap the benefits.