Saturday, November 30, 2013

Monthly update: November 2013

The month has passed and it's my favorite time, giving an update of my dividend portfolio. Generally US markets have been up. This month I didn't initiate any new position but I plan to purchase something next month if the conditions are right!

Sunday, November 3, 2013

Monthly update: October 2013

The month has passed and it's my favorite time, giving an update of my dividend portfolio. Generally US markets have been up, although EUR.USD-rates have gone up. This diminishes my annual dividend stream but also my portfolio value when looked at in euro's. This month I initiated a new position in Baxter International Inc, so I don't plan on any new purchases next month.

Friday, November 1, 2013

Recent buy: Baxter International Inc.

This week I made a new purchase for my DGI-portfolio: Baxter International Inc (Baxter or BAX). Google Finance has the following description of Baxter.

"Baxter is a global, diversified healthcare company. Baxter develops, manufactures and markets products that save and sustain the lives of people with hemophilia, immune disorders, infectious diseases, kidney disease, trauma, and other chronic and acute medical conditions. The Company operated in two segments: BioScience and Medication Delivery. It is engaged in the medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology to create products that advance patient care worldwide. These products are used by hospitals, kidney dialysis centers, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, doctors’ offices, clinical and medical research laboratories, and by patients at home under physician supervision. Baxter manufactures products in 27 countries and sells the products in more than 100 countries."

In this post I'll highlight the reasons why I think Baxter is a good addition to my portfolio.