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Dividend Stocks VS Growth Stocks + Salesforce Stock Analysis
I’ll cover the following topics:
Dividend Stocks vs Growth Stocks - Q&A Video
Why You Should Own Salesforce in 2025 - CRM Stock Analysis
Let’s do this!
Audience Q&A
Dividend Stocks vs Growth Stocks: What is the Best Strategy?
In my latest Q&A video, I tackled a range of topics—from choosing a brokerage to the future of DividendData.com.
One of the most frequent themes was dividend vs growth investing strategies.
“If I plan to invest for 15–30 years, is it better to go all-in on growth stocks now and then switch to dividend stocks later to minimize taxes?”
Don’t just think about taxes. Remember that if you buy growth stocks and sell them all down the road, you’ll face massive capital gains.
A dividend growth approach allows you to receive a steady stream of income, which you can reinvest. This ongoing cash flow helps you keep building your portfolio, potentially at bargain prices when the market dips.
It’s not just about yield or short-term tax considerations; it’s about total long-term return and stability. Dividend-paying stocks can offer peace of mind and continuous compounding power over time.
“Should I build a portfolio entirely of dividend payers or go 50/50 with growth and then shift after 20 years?”
There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance matter. Dividends provide tangible returns you can reinvest, while growth stocks might deliver higher gains—but with more volatility.
Instead of planning a big switch later, consider blending both strategies now and adjust as you learn more and your financial situation evolves.
Was a really fun Q&A session. Reply to this email with a question that may be answered in a future Q&A video.
Stock Analysis
Why You Should Own Salesforce in 2025 & Beyond - CRM Stock Analysis
Salesforce, ticker symbol CRM, is one of the best enterprise software companies in the world. The company is now a cash flow machine with has massive with $11.8 billion of Free Cash Flow over the trailing twelve months.
Since it’s 2004 IPO, Salesforce has a 8,341% total return which is a 24.2% CAGR.
In 2024, CRM became a new dividend payer.
With the high growth rates of earnings and free cash flow it is likely poised to be a great dividend growth stock for the future.
This is one of the newest additions to my personal dividend growth portfolio.
In my full video, I cover the following:
CRM Stock Analysis
How They Make Money (Business Model)
Q3 2025 Earnings & Guidance
AI Bull & Bear Case
Competitive Advantages
Price Target
DCF Valuation
My Takeaway
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— Zach
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