MCD - McDonald's Corporation

NYSE - Nasdaq Real Time Price. Currency in USD
183.37
+0.26 (+0.14%)
As of 1:10PM EDT. Market open.
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Previous Close183.11
Open183.38
Bid183.26 x 1100
Ask183.31 x 800
Day's Range182.32 - 183.50
52 Week Range153.13 - 190.88
Volume976,215
Avg. Volume3,815,265
Market Cap140.332B
Beta (3Y Monthly)0.39
PE Ratio (TTM)24.32
EPS (TTM)7.54
Earnings DateApr 29, 2019 - May 3, 2019
Forward Dividend & Yield4.64 (2.52%)
Ex-Dividend Date2019-02-28
1y Target Est197.69
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  • Mizuho Downgrades Wendy’s from ‘Buy’ to ‘Neutral’
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    Mizuho Downgrades Wendy’s from ‘Buy’ to ‘Neutral’

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    Starbucks announces trials for recyclable and compostable cups

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  • TheStreet.com21 hours ago

    McDonald's Could Break Out on the Downside: Don't Spill the Special Sauce

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  • CNBC2 days ago

    How this 'Shark Tank' judge went from scraping gum at McDonald's to starting a venture fund with billionaire Stephen Ross

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  • 3 Best Restaurant Stocks Morgan Stanley Says to Take a Bite Of
    InvestorPlace5 days ago

    3 Best Restaurant Stocks Morgan Stanley Says to Take a Bite Of

    U.S. same-restaurant sales dipped into negative territory in February for the first time in nine months. A potentially softening U.S. restaurant environment suggests investors need to be even more selective when it comes to choosing restaurant stocks. Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass recently said investors should focus their attention on fast food stocks in 2019. * 15 Stocks That May Be Hurt by This Year's Big IPOs Here's a look at his top three favorite restaurant stocks to buy.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips McDonalds (MCD)Source: Shutterstock The past decade hasn't all been smooth sailing for McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) or its investors. However, Glass says the Golden Arches are still the gold standard of restaurant stocks: "U.S. sales will outpace peers in '19 and should accelerate as the year progresses as benefits from a comprehensive re-imaging plan become more visible."McDonald's has made an aggressive push toward its Experience of the Future initiative in recent years. This initiative emphasizes mobile ordering, delivery and pickup options, store remodels and in-store kiosks.Glass says heavy investments likely clouded McDonald's numbers in 2018. The market doesn't seem to appreciate how much these under-the-radar improvements could improve business efficiency in coming years.In the near term, focus on value offerings and local advertising in 2019 should support same-store sales numbers. Glass predicts return on invested capital will soon hit new highs as McDonald's reaps the rewards of its investments. In addition, he says earnings will get a boost from declining capital expenditures starting in 2020.Finally, in an increasingly unpredictable market environment, MCD stock offers investors value, stability and an attractive 2.5% dividend yield. Morgan Stanley has an "overweight" rating and $210 price target for MCD stock. Restaurant Brands International (QSR)Source: Shutterstock Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR) is the parent company of Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons. Glass says there is a huge disconnect between QSR stock valuation and the company's impressive growth numbers. Fundamentals at Tim Horton's seem to be improving, including same-restaurant sales growth of 2.4% in the most recent quarter. Burger King's SRS growth dropped from 10.1% in 2017 to just 8.9% in 2018, but it still outpaced most of its peer group. Popeyes stole the show for QSR stock investors last year. SRS growth jumped from 5.1% in 2017 to 8.9% in 2018.Glass said that after a big year in 2018, investors can expect more big numbers for this restaurant stock in 2019."Catalysts include improving margins at Tim's, better visibility on international expansion and economics, and increased investor outreach to help broaden the shareholder base."From a valuation perspective, QSR stock is trading at a free cash flow yield of roughly 7% based on Morgan Stanley's 2020 cash flow estimates. Glass points out that makes QSR a rare value among restaurant stocks. * 15 Stocks Sitting on Huge Piles of Cash Morgan Stanley has an "outperform" rating and $70 price target for QSR stock. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG)Source: Shutterstock Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) has been a battleground stock for several years now. The company's growth story was derailed back in 2015 following a series of food safety scares. However, CMG stock has nearly doubled in the past year on optimism that new CEO Brian Niccol can replicate his past success as head of Taco Bell. Glass says Chipotle is a perfect early-stage turnaround opportunity for investors. Niccol and the management team are pushing hard on several initiatives, focusing on throughput, advertising, menu improvements, digital ordering and customer loyalty. Early returns on the initiatives have been positive, but 2019 will certainly be a show-me year for Chipotle.Because Chipotle's restaurants are company owned and not franchised, the company may face unique margin pressures compared to its franchised peers. Rising wages will certainly take a bite out of Chipotle's bottom line. However, Glass said investors should be watching traffic as a key indicator that Chipotle's outlook is improving. In the fourth quarter, Chipotle reported 6.1%t SRS growth, double-digit revenue growth and a 2% increase in total transactions.As long as the recovery keeps trending in the right direction, Glass said long-term margins could eventually improve from around 18.7% to 21%. Morgan Stanley has an "overweight" rating and $617 price target for this restaurant stock.As of this writing, Wayne Duggan did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.Compare Brokers The post 3 Best Restaurant Stocks Morgan Stanley Says to Take a Bite Of appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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  • McDonald's (MCD) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
    Zacks6 days ago

    McDonald's (MCD) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

    In the latest trading session, McDonald's (MCD) closed at $182.74, marking a +0.37% move from the previous day.

  • InvestorPlace6 days ago

    Why Elite, Dividend-Paying Businesses Are the Ultimate “Wealth Defense”

    If you're like a lot of folks, you're worried about inflation… and the danger it presents for people saving for retirement, or already in retirement.You might also be worried about another financial crisis wrecking your investments.If you're one of these people (and there's a good chance you are), the "no brainer" decision for you is to own elite, dividend-paying businesses.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsOwning an elite dividend-payer is a good inflation defense because its strong brand and loyal customer base will allow it to raise prices along with inflation. Its dividend will often increase at a faster rate of inflation, so the value of your income stream remains intact.These companies are safer, better places to park long-term wealth than any currency or any government bond. They are better for parking long-term wealth than gold.There are several major reasons why they're an incredible vehicle for your money…* For one, buying a great business is extremely cheap and easy. You don't get hit with big fees and commissions when you buy and sell them. You can't say that about real estate or art. Buying a great business through an online broker will cost you less than lunch at most restaurants.* Holding a great business is extremely cheap and easy. It's as easy as holding cash in the bank. There are no storage costs. There are no transportation costs. You don't have to get a safe-deposit box or a home safe, like you might do with gold or diamonds.* Shares of great businesses are liquid and freely traded. There's a huge market for these business. It's open most every business day.* Elite, dividend-paying businesses also pay out reliable, extremely safe income to their shareholders.* And finally, great businesses are great inflation-defense vehicles. They have long histories of rising in value when paper currencies decline in value.This is one of the most important aspects of these stocks…You see, governments have a long history of debasing currencies.When they want to pay for big social programs or wars, governments often print up extra currency units (like U.S. dollars). Every currency unit that is printed devalues the existing currency units. This is called "inflating" the money supply.Inflation is a way for governments to quietly clip small bits of value from your bank account and your wallet.Inflation is one of the greatest dangers a person saving for retirement faces. It can crush the future buying power of the money you save today.This is why owning great businesses is so important. Great businesses hold their value through inflationary periods.The world's most successful investor, Warren Buffett, figured this out a long time ago.Buffett urges people who are worried about paper-currency declines to own world-class businesses. He figured out a long time ago that owning great businesses is a better inflation defense than owning gold.I agree with Buffett on this point. The numbers prove it. Owning great businesses is better than gold when it comes to preserving and growing wealth over the long term.Consider that from the start of 1995 through early 2019 -- a time period that includes booms and busts for both stocks and gold - gold returned 241%.Now consider during that time…ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) returned 755%.Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT) returned 1,007%.Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) returned 1,257%.McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) returned 1,963%.(Note: These numbers factor in dividend reinvestment. Gold, of course, doesn't pay dividends at all.)Keep in mind… the companies I just mentioned were well-established enterprises in 1995. It wasn't like you were buying speculative startups.The numbers are clear. Owning elite businesses that generate consistent dividends is a better long-term strategy than owning gold.If you're concerned about inflation or another financial crisis, I encourage you to think about this idea… and how the world's greatest investor, Warren Buffett, approaches it.Sure… own some gold. Own some real estate. But keep in mind the proven wealth-building power of owning the world's best businesses.If you achieve great results with other strategies, congratulations. But if you're one of the many investors who has found lots of "action" -- but little success -- with exciting strategies, I hope you'll come around to the idea I've laid out for you today.Once you come around, and commit to a lifetime of accumulating elite, dividend-paying businesses purchased at reasonable prices, you'll eventually have a beautiful view of your "investment backyard"…At the end of your investment career, you'll have a large collection of elite, dividend-paying businesses… throwing off regular cash dividends.You'll have an orchard of money trees in your backyard.The branches of your money trees will be heavy with fruit every year. One "tree" will yield 20% on your original investment… one will yield 25% on your original investment… one will yield 30% on your original investment… and so on.Broad market corrections won't concern you. The latest government drama won't concern you.You'll sleep well at night knowing your elite businesses will continue to pay out regular cash dividends.You'll have a large and growing portfolio of the world's best soda companies, the world's best energy companies, the world's best food companies, etc.Instead of a fancy art collection or a car collection, you'll have a money tree collection.If you commit to a lifetime of accumulating elite, dividend-paying businesses purchased at reasonable prices, you're virtually guaranteed to build significant wealth in the stock market. And you will build that wealth safely.This is the world's 1 way to invest for retirement.It's the closest thing there is to having money trees growing in your back yard. Regards,BrianCompare Brokers The post Why Elite, Dividend-Paying Businesses Are the Ultimate a€œWealth Defensea€ appeared first on InvestorPlace.

  • Elite Dividend Payers: The Cure for the Biggest Mistake Income Investors Make
    InvestorPlace6 days ago

    Elite Dividend Payers: The Cure for the Biggest Mistake Income Investors Make

    Amateur investors often bring up a common objection to buying elite dividend-paying businesses. Acting on this objection often leads them into very risky investments.Most elite dividend payers sport annual dividend yields in the neighborhood of 2%-5%. And these yields are incredibly safe and reliable. They rise every year.In addition to elite dividend payers, the stock market contains groups of businesses that pay annual yields of 6%… 8%… 10%… even 12%.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThe amateur looks at these numbers at says, "Why buy a business that yields 4% when I can buy one that yields 8%?" And then, the amateur makes one of the biggest investment mistakes in the world.They "chase" yield.There's a classic piece of investment wisdom about chasing yield. It goes: "More money has been lost chasing yield than at the barrel of a gun." Chasing yield is the act of buying stocks simply because they offer high yields… while ignoring vital business factors.Some businesses engage in risky business ventures or take on lots of debt in order to pay high yields. Finance and real estate companies often do this.Some businesses own oil & gas wells and pay dividends from the production. Those dividend payouts are often totally dependent on oil & gas prices staying elevated. They can be incredibly volatile.These businesses are usually very dangerous for the average investor.For example, there is a group of companies whose chief business activity is borrowing money at low interest rates… and then using that borrowed money to buy mortgages that pay higher interest rates. They make money from the "spread" between the two.One of the largest and most popular of these companies is Annaly Capital Management (NYSE:NLY).Annaly is probably operated by good people. But because it borrows lots of money to buy mortgages, its business -- and its dividend yield -- is very volatile. Small changes in the business (like how much it has to pay to borrow money) can cause enormous changes in shareholder returns.Below is a chart of Annaly's dividend payments from early 1998 to early 2019. As you can see, these payments are incredibly volatile.The volatile nature of Annaly's dividend payment leads to volatile share price movement. Below is a chart of Annaly's share price during the same time period (early 1998 to early 2019).The volatility in the early 2000's and around the 2008 financial crisis is par for the course, given what was going on in the market.But even after the recovery in 2009 -- note the drop from $19 per share to $10 per share.Or… consider the performance of the San Juan Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:SJT). Prior to 2014, this trust was one of the biggest most popular trusts that owned natural gas assets.Then, the price of natural gas dropped around 65%. Because the San Juan Basin Royalty Trust derived its revenue from natural gas, its shares dropped as well. As you can see from the chart below, they fell from $20 to around $4 per share.Also consider the performance of Enerplus Resources (NYSE:ERF). Years ago, it was one of the biggest and most popular firms that owned oil & gas wells… and paid dividends out of production.Starting in 2014, crude oil fell from over $100 per barrel to less than $30 per barrel. This decline helped crush Enerplus shares. As you can see, they fell from $25 per share to barely $2 per share.The examples of Annaly, San Juan Basin, and Enerplus are not unique. And I'm not picking on these particular businesses.This story plays out over and over in the stock market… with dozens and dozens of companies.Unsuspecting investors see a company offering a very high yield and they buy it. They don't do any research to determine if the business model is risky or not. In almost every case, it is.Some investors are good at timing their purchases of these volatile businesses. They buy them when they are deeply out of favor with most investors.However, the average investor almost always buys these businesses at the wrong time: near share price peaks. He picks up 8% in dividends and then losses 30% on the share price drop.The individual investor is much, much better off owning stable businesses that pay out reliable and growing dividends. You don't trade in and out of elite-dividend payers. There's no frequent buying and selling. There's no worry that the share price will fall 30%. There's no dangerous leverage.You simply buy them and begin building wealth the low-stress way.While the dividends and share price of Annaly were bouncing up and down, elite dividend payers like Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) were paying steady and rising dividends.And that's easy to spot…if you have a powerful, yet elegant tool at your disposal -- like my friend Louis Navellier's Dividend Grader.Once you've found a solid dividend, without a ton of price volatility…the rest is history.Regards,BrianP.S. At this point, some might ask: "If you want to avoid volatility…why not just buy gold?" Well, let me show you why.Compare Brokers The post Elite Dividend Payers: The Cure for the Biggest Mistake Income Investors Make appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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    3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold Forever

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  • McDonald’s vs. Burger King: What's the Difference?
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    McDonald’s vs. Burger King: What's the Difference?

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  • Chipotle Stock Rises on Loyalty Program Launch
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    Chipotle Stock Rises on Loyalty Program Launch

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  • InvestorPlace8 days ago

    How Elite Businesses Allow You to Contribute Less and Make MORE

    Getting paid a reliable and growing dividend is a great thing. Over time, it can produce 13%+ yields on an initial investment that started out at a 5% yield.But there's a way to make this great idea even better…Elite, dividend-paying companies like McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) allow you to harness the most powerful investment force on the planet.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsThis force is called "compounding."Compounding occurs when you place a chunk of money into an investment that pays you a return on your money. But instead of taking the returns and spending them, you "reinvest" them… and buy more of the investment.By doing this, your dividends earn more dividends and your interest earns more interest.You can think of compounding returns through dividend reinvestment like rolling a snowball down a hill. As the snowball gets larger, it's able to gather more snow… which enables it to get larger… which enables it to gather more snow… which enables it to get larger… and so on.Eventually, you build a snowball the size of a house.Compounding is the ultimate way for the "little guy" to safely build wealth in the stock market.Given enough time, a good compounding vehicle (like a Dividend Aristocrat) will turn tens of thousands of dollars into millions of dollars.For example, let's say you invest $10,000 in an investment that pays a 5% dividend. You intention is to compound over the long term.In Year 1, a $10,000 investment paying 5% in dividends will pay you $500. You take this money and buy $500 more of the investment.In Year 2, your investment has grown to $10,500, but still earns 5%. That year, you'll earn $525 in dividends… which you can use to buy more of the investment.In Year 3, your investment has grown to $11,025, but still earn 5%. At the end of that year, you'll earn $551.25 in dividends… which you can use to buy more of the investment.You can see how it works.After 20 years of compounding, a stake of $10,000 throwing off 5% in dividends will grow to $26,533.After 30 years, it will grow to $43,219.After 40 years, it will grow to $70,400.And remember, this number assumes no further money is added to the program as the years go by… or that the investment produces any capital gains.As you can see, long-term compounding produces extraordinary effects.It's a very important concept for young people to learn… because they have the power of TIME on their side.The longer you can compound, the more extraordinary the results.The following example shows just how extraordinary the results can be…Consider two investors, Robert and Sally.Robert opens a tax-deferred retirement account at age 26. He invests $3,000 per year in this account for 40 consecutive years. Robert stops contributing at age 65. His account grows at 9% per year.Sally opens a tax-deferred retirement account at age 18. She invests $3,000 per year in this account for eight consecutive years. After those eight years, she makes no more contributions to her retirement account. Her account grows at 9% per year.The results of these two approaches are below… and they are extraordinary:Robert Sally Age Contribution Year-End Value Contribution Year-End Value 16 $0 $0 $0 $0 17 $0 $0 $0 $0 18 $0 $0 $3,000 $3,270 19 $0 $0 $3,000 $6,834 20 $0 $0 $3,000 $10,719 21 $0 $0 $3,000 $14,954 22 $0 $0 $3,000 $19,570 23 $0 $0 $3,000 $24,601 24 $0 $0 $3,000 $30,085 25 $0 $0 $3,000 $36,063 26 $3,000 $3,270 $0 $39,309 27 $3,000 $6,834 $0 $42,847 28 $3,000 $10,719 $0 $46,703 29 $3,000 $14,954 $0 $50,906 30 $3,000 $19,570 $0 $55,488 31 $3,000 $24,601 $0 $60,481 32 $3,000 $30,085 $0 $65,925 33 $3,000 $36,063 $0 $71,858 34 $3,000 $42,579 $0 $78,325 35 $3,000 $49,681 $0 $85,374 36 $3,000 $57,422 $0 $93,058 37 $3,000 $65,860 $0 $101,433 38 $3,000 $75,058 $0 $110,562 39 $3,000 $85,083 $0 $120,513 40 $3,000 $96,010 $0 $131,359 41 $3,000 $107,921 $0 $143,182 42 $3,000 $120,904 $0 $156,068 43 $3,000 $135,055 $0 $170,114 44 $3,000 $150,480 $0 $185,424 45 $3,000 $167,294 $0 $202,112 46 $3,000 $185,620 $0 $220,303 47 $3,000 $205,596 $0 $240,130 48 $3,000 $227,369 $0 $261,742 49 $3,000 $251,103 $0 $285,298 50 $3,000 $276,972 $0 $310,975 51 $3,000 $305,169 $0 $338,963 52 $3,000 $335,905 $0 $369,470 53 $3,000 $369,406 $0 $402,722 54 $3,000 $405,923 $0 $438,967 55 $3,000 $445,726 $0 $478,474 56 $3,000 $489,111 $0 $521,536 57 $3,000 $536,401 $0 $568,475 58 $3,000 $587,947 $0 $619,637 59 $3,000 $644,132 $0 $675,405 60 $3,000 $705,374 $0 $736,191 61 $3,000 $772,128 $0 $802,448 62 $3,000 $844,889 $0 $874,669 63 $3,000 $924,199 $0 $953,389 64 $3,000 $1,010,647 $0 $1,039,194 65 $3,000 $1,104,876 $0 $1,132,721 Less Total Invested -$120,000 -$24,000 Net Earnings: $984,876 $1,108,721 Return on Money: 8-fold 46-foldSally made just eight contributions of $3,000, for a total of $24,000 invested. Robert made 40 contributions of $3,000, for a total of $120,000 invested.However, Sally started at 18 years of age and Robert started at 26 years of age. Sally started eight years earlier. And those eight extra years of compounding are worth more than all of Robert's 32 years of extra contributions.Despite a much smaller total contribution, Sally ended up with more money… and a much, much bigger return on her investment.This example shows why compounding is such a powerful idea to teach children. They have the ultimate advantage of TIME.This piece of knowledge is one of the greatest financial gifts you could ever give your children.In order to put your compounding plans on autopilot, consider using something called a "dividend reinvestment plan," also called a DRIP.A dividend reinvestment plan is just what it sounds like. It's a plan that takes the dividends you earn and reinvests them into buying more stock.Once you set up a DRIP, you don't have to do a thing. Again, think of a DRIP as a way to put your compounding plan on autopilot.You can ask any stock broker to institute a DRIP for you. Any reputable online broker will do it for you. It's a simple process. You can find directions on your broker's website or call the customer service department.Regards,BrianCompare Brokers The post How Elite Businesses Allow You to Contribute Less and Make MORE appeared first on InvestorPlace.

  • Markit8 days ago

    See what the IHS Markit Score report has to say about Mcdonald's Corp.

    Mcdonald's Corp NYSE:MCDView full report here! Summary * Perception of the company's creditworthiness is positive * ETFs holding this stock have seen outflows over the last one-month * Bearish sentiment is low Bearish sentimentShort interest | PositiveShort interest is extremely low for MCD with fewer than 1% of shares on loan. This could indicate that investors who seek to profit from falling equity prices are not currently targeting MCD. Money flowETF/Index ownership | NegativeETF activity is negative but appears to be improving. Over the last one-month, outflows of investor capital in ETFs holding MCD totaled $2.85 billion. However, outflows appear to be slowing. Economic sentimentPMI by IHS Markit | NeutralAccording to the latest IHS Markit Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) data, output in the Consumer Services sector is rising. The rate of growth is weak relative to the trend shown over the past year, however. Credit worthinessCredit default swap | PositiveThe current level displays a positive indicator. MCD credit default swap spreads are near the lowest level of the last one year and indicate improvement in the market's perception of the company's credit worthiness.Please send all inquiries related to the report to score@ihsmarkit.com.Charts and report PDFs will only be available for 30 days after publishing.This document has been produced for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon or as construed as investment advice. To the fullest extent permitted by law, IHS Markit disclaims any responsibility or liability, whether in contract, tort (including, without limitation, negligence), equity or otherwise, for any loss or damage arising from any reliance on or the use of this material in any way. Please view the full legal disclaimer and methodology information on pages 2-3 of the full report.

  • McDonald's (MCD) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know
    Zacks12 days ago

    McDonald's (MCD) Dips More Than Broader Markets: What You Should Know

    In the latest trading session, McDonald's (MCD) closed at $179.50, marking a -0.57% move from the previous day.

  • InvestorPlace12 days ago

    Why Owners of Elite Dividend-Paying Businesses Don’t Worry About “The Market”

    Your No. 1 job as an investor is to accumulate as many shares as possible of elite, dividend-paying businesses. When you realize that, you "graduate" into a higher class of investor.You also experience a lot less stress than the average investor.Let me explain…InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsFew people belong to this exclusive class because most folks are obsessed with short-term gratification.They pore over tiny market movements, news releases, CNBC clips, and other things that are meaningless in the "big picture."These people are always busy trying to get the market to do something for them… instead of using the greatest power in all of investing.That power is TIME.And used properly, time causes extraordinary things to happen to your portfolio.Time allows you to earn huge yields from elite, dividend-paying businesses.Time makes it so you don't care about the moods of the stock market.Here's how it works…Let's say you buy Reliable Breweries (a fictional company), which is an elite, dividend-paying business, for $20 per share. It has increased its dividend payment every year for the past 30 years. Currently, it pays a 5% annual dividend, or $1 per share.Now, let's say that dividend grows at 10% per year for the next 10 years (this rate of dividend growth is common with elite businesses).After 10 years of growing at 10% per year, your annual dividend is now almost 13% of your initial investment. After 15 years of growing at 10%, your annual dividend is 21% of your initial investment. After 20 years of growing at 10%, your annual dividend is 34% of your initial investment.Now… do you think a guy earning a safe 13% yield with one of the world's best businesses cares about a stock-market correction?Do you think he cares about a 5% decline in home prices? Do you think he cares about some economic news story on financial television?No way.He's comfortable knowing that no matter what the stock market does, folks are still going to be buying products from Reliable Breweries.He knows the broad market could decline by 20%, and he would still get that 13% yield on his shares. They could shut the market down for a year -- and he'd still get his money.That's the peace of mind accumulators of elite, dividend-paying businesses enjoy.By combining the power of an elite, dividend-paying business and the power of time, you are able to generate massive yields on your original investment. You just have to let time work its magic.This concept is very important to understand… so let me pose a few more questions…If you're earning a 13% (and growing) yield on a stock, do you care if the share price falls 10%?Do you care if oil climbs $10 or $20 per barrel?Do you care that this guy or that guy is predicting a stock market decline?No way.No matter what stories the media is hyping, the "biggies" of the corporate world -- companies like McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) -- will still be No. 1 in their industries.They'll still have giant, insurmountable competitive advantages.They'll still have thick profit margins.They'll still generate huge cash flows.They'll still direct a portion of those cash flows to shareholders through ever-increasing dividends.Their longtime shareholders will still earn 13%+ yields on their original investments.For most folks, trying to trade in and out of stocks takes up too much time. It generates high fees. It produces losses. It causes sleepless nights. It drains mental energy.But if you own a collection of elite, dividend-paying businesses, you won't worry about much.You sleep well knowing that all you need is TIME.Time allows dividend growth to work its magic.Think of it like planting a money tree:Once you plant a tree, you don't have to do anything more with it. The tree sinks its roots into the ground and starts to grow. Rain, air, and the nutrients in the soil are all the tree needs. You don't have to check on it every day. You leave it alone. You let the awesome forces of nature make the tree stronger and stronger as the years go by. The tree will provide fruit, beauty and shade for you, your children, and your children's children.Buy an elite dividend-paying business at a good price, leave it alone, and it will grow large in your portfolio.Given enough time, it will throw off 5%… 10%… even 25% annual dividends on your original purchase price.It will grow into a large money tree you and your family can enjoy for decades.As you go through your investment career, keep in mind your No. 1 job: To accumulate as many shares as possible in great businesses purchased at reasonable prices.Now, earlier I used a hypothetical example -- but there are plenty of real stocks with 5%+ yields.My friend Neil George makes it his full-time job to find, assess and recommend the best of the best. With strong fundamentals and a fat yield, Neil's picks are a great foundation for your "money tree."Regards,BrianCompare Brokers The post Why Owners of Elite Dividend-Paying Businesses Dona€™t Worry About a€œThe Marketa€ appeared first on InvestorPlace.

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