Dividend School
Dividend School

Dividend School Universe

The dividend stocks I'd buy first if I were starting from scratch. Three categories. Updated as my conviction shifts.

How the universe stacks up against the S&P 500

Portfolio comparison vs S&P 500

The universe isn't just a curated list of dividend stocks. It's built to outperform the index on the metrics that matter for income investors:

Here's what you see when you become a member.

Dividend School Universe table

A look at the universe. Members see every stock with my full reasoning on each.

01 — The signature picks

Buy First

5 stocks. My highest-conviction dividend picks. The ones I'd buy first if I were starting over today. Each comes with my full investment thesis, dividend safety score, and fair value range. These are the anchors of any portfolio I'd build.

02 — The compounders

Dividend Growers

Quality businesses I trust to grow their dividends through every cycle. Each one passes the six-step framework before earning a spot. Members see the full thesis, my safety scoring, and where I think fair value sits.

03 — The income generators

High Yield

Stocks for income now, with the safety to back up the yield. Not yield traps. Real businesses paying real dividends. Members see why I trust the dividend and what would change my mind.

Plus, every month, members get my 5 Best Buys Now — the most attractive opportunities in the universe right now, with my reasoning for each.

Every stock in the universe includes my full investment thesis, dividend safety score, fair value estimate, Stock Simplifier analysis, and updates whenever my view changes.

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Buy First — Stock #1

Dividend yield: X.XX% · Safety score: XX/100 · Fair value: $XX.XX

My thesis on this position centers on three things. First, the durability of the underlying business across...