Dividends from a quality, well - diversified portfolio are much more
predictable than capital gains and best of all, they are passive.
Dividends are not only a big component of total returns — cash distributions are far more stable and
predictable than capital gains.
Dividends from a quality, well - diversified portfolio are much more
predictable than capital gains and best of all, they are passive.
Not exact matches
As indicated above, the
capital appreciation component is less
predictable than the income component.
Its products are considered consumables, rather
than capital items, so customer loyalty & revenues are far more
predictable — its customer base is also more diverse
than you might expect, with its top 10 customers typically accounting for about 30 % of revenue.