The Dividend Mirage: How to Detect Fragile Yields and Protect Portfolios from Hidden Payout Risks E-Book
Rowan Clayborne
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High yields can be alluring, but for professionals and advanced investors, the real challenge lies in separating sustainable distributions from fragile illusions. What looks like reliable income today can collapse tomorrow, eroding capital and destabilizing portfolios.
This book provides a rigorous, research-driven framework for spotting and avoiding dividend traps before they strike. Through clear analysis and applied methodology, you’ll learn how to:
Uncover red flags in payout ratios, leverage structures, and cash flow coverage.
Quantify sustainability beyond headline yield numbers.
Evaluate management policies and capital allocation for long-term resilience.
Stress-test portfolios for payout durability under recessionary and volatile market regimes.
Build an evidence-based framework that balances income reliability with capital preservation.
The Dividend Mirage is written for portfolio managers, analysts, and expert investors who demand clarity and discipline in dividend strategy design. It equips readers with the tools to filter real income opportunities from short-lived promises.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
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The Dividend Mirage: How to Detect Fragile Yields and Protect Portfolios from Hidden Payout Risks
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Contents
1. Chapter 1
2. Chapter 1: Understanding the Allure of High Yields
3. Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Dividend Sustainability
4. Chapter 3: The Payout Ratio: A Double-Edged Sword
5. Chapter 4: Unpacking Leverage and Cash Flow Coverage
6. Chapter 5: Management's Commitment to Dividends
7. Chapter 6: Recognizing Dividend Traps
8. Chapter 7: Income Portfolio Risk Assessment
9. Chapter 8: Stress Testing Dividend Sustainability
10. Chapter 9: Evaluating Market Cyclones: A Data-Driven Approach
11. Chapter 10: Behavioral Factors in Dividend Investing
12. Chapter 11: Constructing a Resilient Income Portfolio
13. Chapter 12: Case Studies in Successful Dividend Investing
14. Chapter 13: Tools and Resources for Dividend Research
15. Chapter 14: The Future of Dividend Investing
16. Chapter 15: Expert Insights and Dividend Strategy
17. Chapter 1: Understanding the Allure of High Yields
18. Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Dividend Sustainability
19. Chapter 3: The Payout Ratio: A Double-Edged Sword
20. Chapter 4: Unpacking Leverage and Cash Flow Coverage
21. Chapter 5: Management's Commitment to Dividends
22. Chapter 6: Recognizing Dividend Traps
23. Chapter 7: Income Portfolio Risk Assessment
24. Chapter 8: Stress Testing Dividend Sustainability
25. Chapter 9: Evaluating Market Cyclones: A Data-Driven Approach
26. Chapter 10: Behavioral Factors in Dividend Investing
27. Chapter 11: Constructing a Resilient Income Portfolio
28. Chapter 12: Case Studies in Successful Dividend Investing
29. Chapter 13: Tools and Resources for Dividend Research
30. Chapter 14: The Future of Dividend Investing
31. Chapter 15: Expert Insights and Dividend Strategy
1
Chapter 1
Table of Contents
2
Chapter 1: Understanding the Allure of High Yields
The Temptation of High Yields
Recognizing Hidden Risks
Yield Traps in Real Life
Building a Balanced Portfolio
3
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Dividend Sustainability
Understanding Cash Flow Adequacy
Evaluating Payout Ratios
Assessing Debt Levels
Management Policies and Capital Allocation
4
Chapter 3: The Payout Ratio: A Double-Edged Sword
Understanding the Payout Ratio
Assessing Payout Ratio in Different Industries
Red Flags in Payout Ratios
Calculating Sustainable Payout Ratios
5
Chapter 4: Unpacking Leverage and Cash Flow Coverage
Understanding Leverage and Its Impact
Analyzing Cash Flow Coverage
Identifying Warning Signs in Leverage and Cash Flow
Best Practices for Evaluating Leverage and Cash Flow
6
Chapter 5: Management's Commitment to Dividends
Understanding Management’s Role in Dividend Sustainability
Capital Allocation Decisions and Their Impact
The Impact of Economic Conditions on Dividend Policies
Evaluating Management’s Dividend Philosophy
Monitoring Management Changes and Their Effects
7
Chapter 6: Recognizing Dividend Traps
Understanding the Dividend Trap
Key Indicators of Financial Instability
Assessing Industry Challenges
Evaluating Management Policies
Conducting Stress Tests for Portfolios
Building a Sustainable Investment Framework
8
Chapter 7: Income Portfolio Risk Assessment
Understanding Income Portfolio Risk
Quantitative Analysis for Risk Assessment
Qualitative Assessment of Dividend Risks
Stress Testing Dividend Portfolios
Balancing Yield and Risk in Income Portfolios
9
Chapter 8: Stress Testing Dividend Sustainability
The Importance of Stress Testing
Stress Testing Scenarios
Developing Stress Test Models
Evaluating Results and Implications
10
Chapter 9: Evaluating Market Cyclones: A Data-Driven Approach
The Role of Market Cycles in Dividend Sustainability
Analyzing Economic Indicators
Cash Flow and Dividend Coverage Ratios
Stress Testing Dividend Portfolios
The Importance of Management Strategy
Identifying Market Cycles and Timing Investments
11
Chapter 10: Behavioral Factors in Dividend Investing
Understanding Investor Psychology
The Allure of High Dividends
Common Behavioral Biases in Decision-Making
Overcoming Behavioral Traps
12
Chapter 11: Constructing a Resilient Income Portfolio
Understanding Income Portfolio Resilience
Diversification Strategies for Income Generation
The Balance Between Yield and Risk
Evaluating Management Practices
Stress Testing for Real-World Scenarios
Building a Research-Driven Framework
13
Chapter 12: Case Studies in Successful Dividend Investing
Overview of Successful Dividend Strategies
Case Study: The Coca-Cola Company
Case Study: Procter & Gamble
Lessons from Dividend Cut Examples
Key Takeaways for Investors
14
Chapter 13: Tools and Resources for Dividend Research
Importance of Research in Dividend Investing
Key Research Platforms and Tools
Analyzing Financial Statements
Utilizing Dividend Research Reports
Building Your Research Framework
15
Chapter 14: The Future of Dividend Investing
The Evolution of Dividend Policies
The Role of Technology in Dividend Analysis
Emerging Market Opportunities
Sustainable Investing and Dividends
