2012 Dividend bull period update (to the update!).

Starting to reach the end of this 3 month dividend bull period for my portfolio now having received pay-outs from Rolls-Royce and Tesco this week.

But still 2 attractive ones to come though.
The last of which, National Grid's 2011 final dividend, being the most attractive of all.

01 Jun - BAE @ 11.3p per share - Received
08 Jun - William Hill @ 6.7p per share - Received
13 Jun - Centrica @ 11.11p per share - Received
14 Jun - Microsoft @ 10.97p per share (est. based on $1.5491:£1 and 15% withholding tax) - Received
20 Jun - Morrison (Wm) Supermarkets @ 7.53p per share - Received
27 Jun - BP @ 8c per share - Received
04 July - Rolls-Royce @ 10.6p per share - Received
06 July - Tesco @ 10.13p per share - Received
01 Aug - Vodafone @ 6.47p per share
15 Aug - National Grid @ 25.5p per share

Of course, looking forward, there are more payouts to come its just that, based upon last year, this period proved to be the most lucrative period for dividends received by my portfolio, particularly as it included final dividend payments from what are still my 2 largest holdings, Rolls-Royce and National Grid (My first dividend of 2012 (and 2011 dividends in profile).)

Currently, this year's contribution from dividends stands at 2.37% which is more than enough to add an investment tranche to the portfolio. 

Dividends form a key element of my current strategy as they provide a return of capital that once paid, can't deflate with the share as markets turn choppy and dismissive of company prospects.
They also give me much more choice of what to re-invest them into allowing me to diversify and grow my portfolio.
Putting them in context, 2.37% is a reasonable contribution to the 12%+ gain that my portfolio is currently showing for this year.


Long may they continue to grow.

Related posts:
- Dividend update: ex dividends to roll in.
- My first dividend of 2012 (and 2011 dividends in profile).