Value Investing News

Life often deals us difficult circumstances to work through at what seems to be the most inopportune time. During economic downturns, many people lose their jobs at a time when companies aren't hiring. When things like this happen, those with an alternative income, including dividend growth stocks, are in a better position to deal with the circumstances thrust on them.

Throughout history there have always been great companies that stand head-and-shoulders above their peers and the competition. They are loved by their shareholders, hated by the competition and known by all. Just as all great companies have have something in common, great dividend companies also have something in common – they consistently raise their dividends each year.

You can get a good look at Castle Point's portfolio here:
http://www.rocketfinancial.com/Holdings.aspx?fID=10102

He's obviously very focused on financial services companies. You can also look back over time and see what he held in the past!

The latest report on the performance of the Fat Pitch Financials Value Portfolio hosted at Marketocracy.

The FPF Value Port outperformed the market in 2009, returning 42.44% versus just 26.47% for the S&P 500.