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. 24 JAN

    EPS 280 |Dividend Earnings Season Begins: Johnson & Johnson, Fastenal & Investor AB

    In this episode of Dividend Talk, we break down fresh warnings, dividend hikes, and the big stories in EuropeDividend growth investors need to understand right now. We start with the first earnings of the season, led by Johnson & Johnson, and dig into what its latest results tell us about dividend reliability, pipeline strength, and long-term growth. From there, we cover Fastenal and a mini dive into why its business model may be far more durable than “nuts and bolts” suggests, plus a closer look at the Swedish powerhouse Investor AB and its long-term compounding track record. Along the way, we also discuss: Recent dividend hikes from Essity, Tryg, Investor AB, L3Harris, and Valero EnergyWhether Europe’s proposed wealth and unrealised gains taxes threaten long-term compoundingWhat Davos, Ray Dalio, gold, and shifting globalpower structures mean for dividend investorsThe role of gold, Bitcoin, and defensive assets in adividend-focused portfolioETF-based global dividend strategies vs.individual stock selectionHow we personally size positions and manageportfolio riskWhether owning highly profitable dividend payersraises ethical questionsListener Q&A on SaaS stocks, Evolution AB,airports, and portfolio construction🔥 Want a safer, more reliable dividend portfolio? Go here: (free stock card & deep dive samples)https://dividendtalk.eu/download-your-free-samples/ Stay Updated: Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@DividendTalk_⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠@European_DGI⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join ourFacebook Community - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dividend Talk FacebookGroup⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Discord group - https://discord.gg/nJyt9KWAB5 Disclaimer: Educational content only. Not financial advice.

    1h 7m
  2. 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

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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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