Is a DRIP a good investment strategy?
Asked 5 years ago
My broker has an optional DRIP investment strategy, but I am hesitant about using it with my dividends due to the risks involved. And I'm a very conservative investor, I don't like to gamble. To me, DRIP feels like gambling. What is your dividend reinvestment plan? How do you feel about the DRIP investment strategy?
Andrew Moran
Monday, October 18, 2021
Yes, a dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) is a great investment strategy, particularly if you are holding a stock or exchange-traded fund (ETF) as part of your retirement plan.
While DRIP investing is not really worth it if you hold only a few shares of investment securities that you plan to sell soon, the tactic is a superb strategy if you possess a vast number of shares in Walmart, Coca-Cola, or Exxon Mobil.
In the end, it is not gambling because you have likely conducted your due diligence and followed the long-term trends. Gambling is when you buy and sell stocks on a whim without any research.
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