Replies to post #2148 on AT&T Inc (T)

[Hunterdog]

No you don't. You aren't apologizing at all.

So tell me Mr. Wizard...……..why are you in this then? Not for the dividends? Not for the long-term capital gains? Seems to me you can't have the long-term capital gains without the dividend.

So, explain to me again how getting paid a huge dividend, on a rapidly appreciating stock is a bad thing. I gotta see this math. Don't worry if the arithmetic is over my head, I've got a calculator to help me with the complicated stuff.

[Dubster watching]

Helping is so graceful.
Taxation is expected on profit so as long as your up in profits at least you are making money and remaining liquid when your moving around.
I don’t ever want to own any stock long term until I’m old, except this house and my truck.
I’m an incredibly defensive trader that beats the S&P but monthly usually.

[FooBarAndGrill]

My dividends and gains will only be taxable when I withdraw from my IRA. Long term gains, short term gains and dividends all go into the same pot.