Portfolio Update

STOCK PURCHASES :: CVX, VZ, ABBV, MO, TROW, T, AFL, OHI, PRU, AEG

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In the month of March we purchased a number of shares in companies we currently own in our portfolio. The following were purchased: 12 shares of VZ for $689.64; 10 shares of CVX for $1,049.80; 3 shares of ABBV for $325.59; 3 shares of MO for $153.87; 2 shares of TROW for $345.24; 3 shares of T for $90.93; 3 shares of AFL for $153.69; 3 shares of OHI for $110.79; 3 shares of PRU for $274.27; and 31 shares of AEG for $146.94. In total we purchased $3,349.76 worth of stocks this month.

This large purchase amount used up the rest of the profit we achieved from our sale of GME in January. As noted in January, we still hold 1/2 of our original position in GME. For April we will be back to our normal purchase amounts.

DIVIDEND REPORT :: MARCH 2021

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For March 2021, the Divs4Jesus Portfolio received dividend income from twenty different companies (AFL, PSX, V, INTC, SWKS, JNJ, SNA, PRU, EVR, WBA, HON, RHI, NWL, MET, TSN, LYB, VALE, TROW, EVC, and AVGO). The total was $1,298.68. This was a 526% increase from March of 2021 where the total was $207.55.

This marks the first time the Portfolio has hit the four figures mark for any one month. It’s also more income than the Portfolio received in it’s first entire year just a short three years ago.

The heavy lifting was done this month by VALE who paid out $979.02 itself. Last year, due to COVID VALE paid out their March payment in August, however it was significantly less. The remainder of the March dividends came from new payments from AFL, INTC, JNJ, HON, & MET. Increased payments from V, SWKS, PSX, SNA, PRU, EVR, WBA, RHI, NWL, TSN, LYN, LEA, & TROW. EVC and AVGO also paid out in March this year instead of April like last year. And lastly, in spite of no payments from F, or SPG this March.

As noted prior, we except the year over year percentages to vary wildly from month to month as the pandemic threw off the typical months a bunch of our companies payout.

STOCK PURCHASES :: KT, BMY, CVX, VZ, TROW, T, MO, PRU, AEG, OHI, WBA, AFL

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In the month of February we purchased a number of shares in companies we currently own in our portfolio as well as four new names. The following were purchased: 155 shares of KT for $1728.23; 28 shares of BMY for $1728.72; 5 shares of CVX for $496.65; 5 shares of VZ for $280.10; 2 shares of TROW for $161.37; 3 shares of MO for $131.72; 4 shares of T for $113.72; 3 shares of OHI for $112.86; 3 shares of PRU for $259.77; 30 shares of AEG for $142.80; 3 shares of AFL for $145.05 and 3 shares of WBA for $143.93. In total we purchased $5,606.03 worth of stocks this month.

This large purchase amount used up most of the profit we achieved from our sale of GME in January, which netted us over $7000.00. As noted in January, we still hold 1/2 of our original position in GME and the stock once again is trading near its January highs, we may take some more profits depending on what happens in the next few weeks.

DIVIDEND REPORT :: FEBRUARY 2021

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For February 2021, the Divs4Jesus Portfolio received dividend income from five different companies (T, TXN, AOS, ABBV, and OHI). The total was $135.87. This was a 193% decrease from February of 2021 where the total was $398.97. As noted in the January post, this was expected as FL, CIM, and MSM all paid out in January this year as opposed to their typical February payment. Further, MSM last February paid out their regular dividend plus a special one-time dividend of $5/share which really boosted Feb 2020s total. We hope to turn things around in March and get back to seeing increases yr/yr.

As noted prior, we except the year over year percentages to vary wildly from month to month as the pandemic threw off the typical months a bunch of our companies payout. As such, the yearly total will be most important to beat.

DIVIDEND REPORT :: JANUARY 2021

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For January 2021, the Divs4Jesus Portfolio received dividend income from ten different companies (SEIC, MO, LECO, GNTX, CSCO, SPG, MSM, CMCSA, FL, and CIM). The total was $274.08. This was a 167% increase from January of 2020 where the total was $102.76. The increase was due to new payments from LECO, SEIC, CSCO. Increased payments from MO, GNTX, and CMCSA. We also had FL, CIM, and MSM pay out in January instead of Feb like last year, which will lower Feb’s payout. And despite payments from AVGO and EVC paying out in December this year instead of Jan like in 2020.

We are excited to start 2021 off with another triple digit increase year over year. However, we except the year over year percentages to vary wildly from month to month this year as the pandemic through off the typical months a bunch of our companies payout. As such the yearly total will be most important to beat.

2020 PORTFOLIO STOCKS – DIVIDEND STATUS UPDATE

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Below is a list of all the stocks in our portfolio and their respective increases and or decreases. Out of the 39 stocks currently in our portfolio: (5) stocks saw a dividend cuts; (1) stock completely suspended its dividend (7) stocks did not increase their dividends; (1) resumed payments after suspending them in 2019; and (25) stocks did increase their dividend. Please note the month of increase is based off the pay date not ex-div date or announcement of the increase.

As compared to 2019 there were more decreases and no changes, but during a global pandemic we feel the portfolio held up well. The resumption of the VALE dividend really helped exceed our goals. As VALE a significant percentage of our portfolio, both in dividend income and market value. Interestingly enough, VALE was weighted over 20% of our total portfolio in 2019. Part of our goal for 2020 was to decrease it to a range of 10%-15%. We were on track to hit this goal, but then VALE had a great run at the end of the year (nearly doubling). It now sits right back at 20% of our portfolio again. A problem we are not going to complain about!

MSM was another interesting player. It elected not to increase its $0.75/quarter payout during 2020, but instead pay out a whopping $5/share special dividend in Feb (announced in Dec before the pandemic) and then another $3.50/share special dividend in December. We’re curious to see if this will become a switch in policy – where instead of increases the dividend yearly, special dividends will be issued when management sees fit.

Lastly, the largest year over year increase (excluding VALE with resuming payments and MSM with the special payouts) was 18.4% and came from TROW. This was slightly lower than our largest % increase in 2019 which came at 22.62% from AVGO.

For 2021 we hope not to see any new decreases and if the pandemic eases in the second half of the year possibly some new increases.

2020 DIVIDEND INCREASES IN PORTFOLIO STOCKS

Below is a list of all stocks that are currently in the Divs4Jesus Portfolio. Please note some of these increases occurred prior to the purchase of the stock, however we still wanted to show the increases that happened in 2020.
TickerBeforeAfter%Month of Increase
ABBV1.071.1810.3%FEB
AEG0.33370.0107-96.6%YoY (Decrease)
AFL0.270.283.7%MAR
AOS0.240.268.8%NOV
AVGO 3.253.6010.8%DEC
CIM0.500.30-40%Decrease
CMCSA0.210.239.5%APR
EVC0.050.025-50%Decrease
EVR0.580.615.2%DEC
F0.1500%Suspended
FL0.380.15-60.52%OCT
GME000%No Change
GNTX0.1150.124.3%APR
HON0.900.933.3%DEC
INTC0.3150.334.8%MAR
JNJ0.951.016.3%JUN
LEA0.750.25-66.66%Decrease (Dec)
LECO0.470.494.3%JAN
LYB1.051.050%No Change
MET0.440.464.5%JUN
MO0.840.862.4%OCT
MSM0.750.750%No Change
NWL0.230.230%No Change
OHI0.670.670%No Change
PRU1.001.1010%MAR
PSX0.900.900%No Change
RHI0.310.349.7%MAR
SEIC.33.356.1%JAN
SNA1.081.2313.9%DEC
SPG2.101.30-38.1%Decrease
SWKS0.440.5013.60%SEPT
T0.510.522.00%FEB
TROW0.760.9018.4%MAR
TSN0.420.420%No Change
TXN0.901.0213.3%NOV
V0.300.326.7%DEC
VALE00.6876100%Resumed
WBA0.45750.46752.2%SEPT

DIVIDEND REPORT:: DECEMBER 2020

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For December 2020, the Divs4Jesus Portfolio received dividend income from twenty-one different companies (V, INTC, HON, LYB, JNJ, SNA, SWKS, EVR, WBA, MET, RHI, MSM, NWL, TSN, PRU, LEA, TROW, EVC, AVGO). The total was $444.73. This was a 174% increase from December of 2019 where the total was $162.27. The increase was due to new payments from AFL, PSX, INTC, HON, JNJ, MET, MSM (Special Dividend). Increased payments from V, LYB, SNA, SWKS, EVR, WBA, RHI, NWL, TSN, PRU, TROW. Payments from AVGO and EVC paying out in December this year instead of Jan 2021. And finally, despite no payment from F, and a decreased payment from LEA.

This massive December payment put us well over the $3000.00 mark for the year, with the total dividends in 2020 coming in at $3,426.54.

A full recap of 2020 and comparison year over year will be posted in the coming weeks.

STOCK PURCHASES:: AFL, CSCO, INTC, MET, MO, ABBV, OHI, PRU, SEIC, TSN, WBA, T

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On December 31, 2020, we purchased a number of shares in companies we currently own in our portfolio. The following were purchased: 1 share of ABBV for $106.44; 5 shares of INTC for $247.54; 5 shares of CSCO for $221.10; 5 shares of MET for $233,68; 5 shares of AFL for $220.50; 3 shares of MO for $121.08; 3 shares of T for $85.26; 2 shares of OHI for $73.40; 1 share of PRU for $77.77; 1 share of SEIC for $56.97; 2 shares of TSN for $125.79 and 2 shares of WBA for $78.34. In total we purchased $1,647.87 worth of stocks this month.

DIVIDEND REPORT :: NOVEMBER 2020

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For November 2020, the Divs4Jesus Portfolio received dividend income from six different companies (ABBV, AOS, MSM, OHI, T, TXN). The total was $149.29. This was a 10% decrease from November of 2019 where the total was $166.70. It was the first time this year that we’ve seen a percentage decrease year over year for any month. However, there is good news. As noted in the October report – CIM and FL paid out in October this year instead of November like in 2019. If these two stocks would have paid out in November instead, we would have had a 28% increase and October still would have been a blow out month. So  we can’t complain too much!

Also while we didn’t quite crack $3,000.00 for the year in dividends with the November totals, we had a few December 1st payers that officially put us over the $3,000 mark. So we hit our target and December’s totals will just be icing on the cake.

Lastly, while not typically discussed on this blog, we want to point out one final milestone of the portfolio that occurred in November. On November 24th the Divs4Jesus portfolio for the first time ever closed above $100,000.00 dollars. While we don’t track overall portfolio value on a monthly basis, since it will rise and fall with market swings, it is never the less important to mark these milestones. This portfolio was started in November 2017 at zero dollars with $319 purchase of 11 shares of OHI. In just 3 short years we now are at the 6 figure amount with 39 different stocks. This is even more remarkable considering the portfolio hit a low this year in March at $46,000.00. It gives us motivation to push forward to the next $100,000.00. It also severs as a reminder to stay the course even when the sky seems like its falling.