Dividend Talk

Dividend Talk

Join hosts Derek from Ireland & Edgi from the Netherlands on the Dividend Talk podcast, your number one source for all things Dividend Growth with a European perspective. With a shared passion for Dividend Growth investing, they provide personal insights, strategies, & experiences, while featuring guests from around the world to inspire and educate investors. Join their discussions designed to empower you with knowledge, keep you informed on market news, and equip you with valuable tools to maximize your investments. Tune in to learn and grow with us.

  1. 13/12/2025

    EPS 274 | Small & Mid Cap Investing with Heavy Moat Investments

    In this episode of Dividend Talk, we’re joined by Niklas from Heavy Moat Investments for a deep dive into European small- and mid-cap investing, moats, portfolio concentration, and how to think about quality businesses when valuations get stretched. We kick things off with a packed dividend roundup, covering recent dividend hikes from Broadcom, Mastercard, Abbott Labs, Eli Lilly, WD-40, Zoetis, and more, with a strong focus on why healthcare has been so active lately. We also discuss Pfizer keeping its dividend flat, and what that signals for big pharma investors. From there, we look at one of the biggest European investing stories of the week: Aegon moving its headquarters to the US. We break down what this means for European capital markets, valuation multiples, and whether companies leaving Europe is a symptom of deeper structural issues. The core of the episode is our conversation with Niklas, where we explore: What a “moat” really means — and why moats are not static How he evaluates small and mid-cap European companies Why insider ownership matters more than market cap His approach to portfolio concentration vs diversification How he uses hurdle rates, expected IRR, and quality scoring When and why he decides to sell a stock We also discuss several real-world examples, including: InPost and the rise of parcel locker networks across Europe EVS Broadcast, a Belgian hidden champion in live sports technology Mensch und Maschine, Autodesk reselling, proprietary software, and dividend sustainability Edenred, regulation risk, shareholder yield, and why pessimism may be overdone Eurofins Scientific as a long-term compounder with strong capital allocation To wrap up, we answer listener questions on: Story vs fundamentals The biggest financial red flags to watch for AI in investing and portfolio analysis The “right” number of stocks in a portfolio Small-cap investing in Europe vs the US As always, this episode is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Useful links: Continue the conversation with our community at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠20 Deep Dives a Year &Library of 150 EU & US Dividend stocks at ⁠⁠⁠https://www.dividendtalk.euHeavy Moat Investments | Substack

    1h 12m
  2. 29/11/2025

    EPS 272 | 2026 Dividend Strategy: What Dividend Investors MUST Do Before Year-End

    This week on Dividend Talk, we sit down together to look ahead to 2026 and ask a big question: is now the perfect moment to review and refine our dividend growth investing strategy? Every Friday, we chat about dividend stocks, and in this episode, we’re diving deep into planning, discipline, and staying focused when the market (and the holiday season!) tests our impulses. We kick things off with some Black Friday fun, then move into what really matters: Why now is the right time to review our 2026 dividend plan How we avoid emotional decisions during the busiest time of the year The latest dividend news: HPQ, LVMH, Alimentation Couche-Tard, Omnicom, real estate REITs and more What falling oil prices and weak consumer trends might mean for dividend investors Insights from Goldman Sachs and Allianz on expected European equity performance Our biggest lessons from past years — from dividend safety to tax optimisation How to prepare your portfolio for next year’s opportunities and risks And of course, your listener questions on income factory theory, REITs, AI disruption, sin stocks, and how we experience the real “snowball effect” of compounding If you want to continue the conversation, you can join our growing community of European dividend investors on Facebook or Discord — we’re always there sharing ideas, lessons, and motivation. See you on the inside! Useful links: Continue the conversation with our community at ⁠⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠⁠Discord⁠ ⁠ 20 Deep Dives a Year &Library of 150 EU & US Dividend stocks at ⁠⁠https://www.dividendtalk.eu

    1h 21m
  3. 22/11/2025

    EPS 271 |European Dividends with an AI Edge: 5 EU Stocks Getting a Tech Boost

    Join us in Malmo for a real-life #DividendTalk meetup. Signup here: ⁠🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSOtk8LjBL80RLgfDjA1ITL16q89IlvbErgRUsdA0KG5ahw/viewform?usp=header⁠ 📍 Location: Malmö, Sweden📅Date: Friday, 17 January 2025 Welcome to Episode 271! This week, we look past the US techgiants to find five European dividend stocks with a legitimate AI edge. Here’s what you’ll hear: The AI Bubble Debate: We discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst, analysing warnings from Michael Burry, Palantir's Alex Karp, and Alphabet's Sundar Pichai, and contrasting them with Nvidia’s bullish stance. We also debate whether Meta’s massive infrastructure investment plan will actually pay off for shareholders. Dividend News: We cover a surprising 12.5% dividend hike and share buyback from Medical Properties Trust, as well as a massive increase from Games Workshop. We also celebrate the concept of "Dividend Overshoot Day." 5 European AI Plays: We break down five companies that benefit from the AI boom without being pure-play AI stocks. We cover the critical hardware role of ASML, the industrial automation of Siemens and Schneider Electric, the enterprise stickiness of SAP, and thedesign capabilities of Dassault Systèmes. Listener Questions: We wrap up by answering community questions on using margin Leverage, adapting Ray Dalio’s "All Weather" strategy, thoughts on Target’s current valuation, and the risks behind Johnson & Johnson’s spin-offs. Don't miss this one! Useful links: Continue the conversation with our community at ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Discord ⁠ 20 Deep Dives a Year &Library of 150 EU & US Dividend Stocks at ⁠https://www.dividendtalk.eu

    1h 16m
  4. 16/11/2025

    EPS #270 | 3 Safe Dividend Stocks in the Nordics & Merck's $9.2 Billion Acquisition

    Join us in Malmo for a real-life #DividendTalk meetup. Sign up here: 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSSOtk8LjBL80RLgfDjA1ITL16q89IlvbErgRUsdA0KG5ahw/viewform?usp=header 📍 Location: Malmö, Sweden📅 Date: Saturday, 17 January 2026 Welcome to Episode 270! This week, we dive into a jam-packed episode covering Merck's pharmaceutical acquisition, a European earnings report, and a dive into 3 dividend stocks from the Nordics. Here’s what you’ll hear: Big Pharma Moves: We analyze Merck's aggressive, multi-billion dollar strategy to diversify its pipeline and reduce its reliance on its flagship drug, Keytruda, by planning the $9.2 billion acquisition of Cidara Therapeutics. Earnings & Dividends: We break down Siemens' latest earnings report, the impact of their small dividend hike and the reason why. Plus, we quickly review fresh dividend increases from Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone, ADP, and AFLAC. Nordic Dividend Stocks: We explore what makes the Scandinavian region a hotbed for dividend growth and why countries like Sweden have such high retail investor participation. We then share our analysis on three safe dividend payers from the Nordics, including a look at industrial giant Atlas Copco and the high-yielding insurer Mandatum. Listener Questions: We wrap up by answering your questions on Finnish company Valmet, the latest shareholder letter from Warren Buffett, and the pros and cons of investing with fractional shares. Don't miss this one! Useful links: Continue the conversation with our community at Facebook or Discord20 Deep Dives a Year & Library of 150 EU & US Dividend Stocks at https://www.dividendtalk.eu

    1h 28m
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Join hosts Derek from Ireland & Edgi from the Netherlands on the Dividend Talk podcast, your number one source for all things Dividend Growth with a European perspective. With a shared passion for Dividend Growth investing, they provide personal insights, strategies, & experiences, while featuring guests from around the world to inspire and educate investors. Join their discussions designed to empower you with knowledge, keep you informed on market news, and equip you with valuable tools to maximize your investments. Tune in to learn and grow with us.

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