Update: Stock Picks for the week of 11/21/11 to 11/25/11

It was a horrible week for all 14 stock selections for the week of 11/21/11 to 11/25/11. All selected stocks decreased in value, with a total loss of $26.37, due in large part to the Dow and S&P logging their worst Thanksgiving week since 1932! Now is the time to buy though. Each stock's dividend yield has increased and are selling at a discount. They are historical high yielders and profitable, mainstay companies. I am not trying to hide the fact that last week was rough and if you purchased these stock at the beginning of last week you lost a pretty penny, however selling when the market is down is not the best idea. If you have any free cash on hand I suggest buying HE, DOW, HD, and ADP.

The CBOE Volatility Index, which is considered the best gauge of fear in the market, ended above 34. Among key S&P sectors, consumer staples and utilities led the gainers, while energy and techs lagged. The market is down, but not out. In my opinion, there has been a tremendous buying opportunity these past couple of weeks.

In closing, always invest in high yielding dividend paying stocks. Hold on to your stocks for the long term so dividends have plenty of time to compound. Feel free to watch the videos below about HD and DOW. In a down market they will provide stability within your Roth IRA. Until next time, reinvest those dividends and have a great remainder of the weekend! Spend within your means.


Net Gain/Loss  -$26.37
Stock Ticker    Quote @ 11/5/11   Quote @ 11/12/11
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:HE) $25.64  $24.25

-$1.39
Pepco Holdings, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:POM) $19.43 $18.71
-$0.72
UIL Holdings Corporation  (Public, NYSE:UIL) $33.71  $32.25
-$1.46
Harley-Davidson, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:HOG) $36.34  $34.80
-$1.54
The Dow Chemical Company  (Public, NYSE:DOW) $25.95  $24.47
-$1.48
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated  (Public, NYSE:DGX) $55.14  $54.43
-$0.71
Prudential Financial, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:PRU)  $48.53  $44.91
-$3.62
The Home Depot, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:HD) $37.88  $36.47
-$1.41
Automatic Data Processing  (Public, NASDAQ:ADP) $49.89  $47.93
-$1.96
Snap-on Incorporated  (Public, NYSE:SNA) $52.15  $48.05
-$4.10
Prospect Capital Corporation  (Public, NASDAQ:PSEC) $9.36  $8.95
-$0.41
RadioShack Corporation  (Public, NYSE:RSH) $12.06  $10.66
-$1.40
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc  (Public, NYSE:HOT) $49.08  $43.41
-$5.67
NV Energy, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:NVE) $15.01  $14.51
-$0.50

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. - HE

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc., stock ticker HE, offers a solid 31 cent dividend per quarter. HEI has a long dividend history, paying dividends continuously since 1901. Currently, HEI pays a dividend of $1.24 per common share annually. While HE's current dividend yield is 4.84% I believe their dividend is not the only reason to pick up some shares tomorrow.

Hawaiian Electric Industries supplies power to 95% of Hawaii's population through its electric utilities, Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc., Hawaii Electric Light Company, Inc. and Maui Electric Company, Limited, and provides a wide range of financial services to individuals and businesses through American Savings Bank, F.S.B., one of Hawaii’s largest financial institutions.

Additionally, HEI has a stellar shareholder services department. I highly suggest that you visit their website at www.hei.com to learn more. In a nutshell, any individual of legal age or any entity may buy HEI common stock at market prices directly from the company. The minimum initial investment is $250. Additional optional cash investments may be as small as $25. The annual maximum investment is $120,000. After your account is open, you may reinvest all of your dividends to purchase additional shares, or elect to receive some of your dividends in cash. You may instruct the company to electronically debit a regular amount from a checking or savings account. The company also can deposit dividends automatically in your checking or savings account. A prospectus describing the plan may be obtained by clicking here. I must say that I am not affiliated with HEI at all. I am giving you these directions so you can quickly enroll into their DRIP program and begin allowing your dividends compound.

In closing, I ask, where else are Hawaiians going to get there electricity? HEI is also a bank that does not have a lot of bad loans of the books. This is a solid stock, that you will not lose money on. Their dividend will keep the stock afloat. Invest your money into this stable company and enjoy a lifetime of dividends!

Stock Picks for the week of 11/21/11 to 11/25/11

Listed below are the newest dividend paying stock selections for the Common Man's portfolio for the week of November 21st, 2011 to November 25th, 2011. Any one of these stocks will inject your Roth IRA stock portfolio with solid dividends, or what I like to call it free cash! I am bullish long term on each of these companies and I believe in their financials. I'll check back in next Friday to determine how well or poor my picks performed. Have a great remainder of the weekend. Continue to invest as much as you can each week to ensure that you have a solid dividend income stream of wealth! Once again, I am only a fan of these stocks and am not pumping them for my own personal gain. I just enjoy sharing which stocks I believe are dividend aristocrats and should be seriously considered when investing your hard earned dollars. Feel free to check out the videos below, which include ADP, HOT and DGX.

Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:HE) $25.64
Pepco Holdings, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:POM) $19.43
UIL Holdings Corporation  (Public, NYSE:UIL) $33.71
Harley-Davidson, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:HOG) $36.34
The Dow Chemical Company  (Public, NYSE:DOW) $25.95
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated  (Public, NYSE:DGX) $55.14
Prudential Financial, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:PRU)  $48.53
The Home Depot, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:HD) $37.88
Automatic Data Processing  (Public, NASDAQ:ADP) $49.89
Snap-on Incorporated  (Public, NYSE:SNA) $52.15
Prospect Capital Corporation  (Public, NASDAQ:PSEC) $9.36
RadioShack Corporation  (Public, NYSE:RSH) $12.06
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc  (Public, NYSE:HOT) $49.08
NV Energy, Inc.  (Public, NYSE:NVE) $15.01

Note: Stock prices as of 11/19/11