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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 246- (25 October 2025)

As I continue to score and analyze stocks for my next investment book the loss at The Kraft Heinz Company (stock symbol KHC) caught my interest. KHC was a merger formed in 2015 and will cease to exist in 2026 when it is again split into two companies.

It is currently the 5th largest food company in the world. When Warren Buffett, who is recognized to be the most successful stock investor in the world, invested $3.76 Billion dollars of Berkshire Hathaway's money Kraft Heinz he was sure it would provide a generous return. Berkshire have now lost $2.63 billion in this venture.

There are lessons for you to learn from this loss. Perhaps the biggest is do your own basic research and do not accept that anyone can accurately predict future share prices.

In this podcast (with a written transcript attached) you can get an understanding of why the stock scoring software supplied with my books makes it easy to identify and sort the strength of the kind of stocks you wish to acquire for your portfolio.

I write my investment books for those who fear that they will lose their life savings by investing in the stock market My books show investors an easy, safe way to select financially strong, safe, growing companies who pay high dividends . I have been successfully investing this way for twenty years .My portfolio of strong dividend stocks not only provides me with a reliable, growing source of income but over time has increase the value of my portfolio by several multiples.

Unlike mutual funds and index funds - where investors have no control over their investment and only a vague idea as to what stocks are in the fund - a self-directed investor can fully understand and appreciate the value of each stock in the portfolio that they created. They can escape the mundane returns and high fees inherent in owning funds.

For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www,.informus.ca or listen to the previous 245 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you. The remainder give you an opportunity to practice choosing stocks and introduce new relevant topics.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 245- (18 October 2025)

This week is a departure from my usual podcast content. It responds to a Fidelity investment advisor with whom one of my readers discussed my approach to investing. The Fidelity advisor stated that Ian Duncan MacDonald's investment ideas were the craziest ideas she had ever heard of.

What makes this email particularly Interesting to me is that the reader has a PhD in Applied Statistics and Mathematics. This would indicate a familiarity with scoring systems and the ability to judge the validity of my investment approach.

The reader raised the interesting question of why would a simple easy way of assessing the safe investment value of a stock not be taught in school. Most investors have a very limited understanding of the wealth of investment information that is free and immediately available on the internet from such websites as Yahoo Finance. All they need to be shown is what information is important and how to interpret it.

I write my investment books for those who do not invest in individual stocks for fear that they will lose their life savings. My books show investors an easy, safe way to select financially strong, safe companies who pay high dividends . I have been successfully investing this way for twenty years .My portfolio of strong dividend stocks provides not only provide a reliable, growing source of income but over time has greatly increase the value of my portfolio.

Unlike mutual funds - where investors have no control over their investment and only a vague idea as to what stocks are in the fund - a self-directed investor can fully understand and appreciate the value of the portfolio they create.

In this podcast (with a written transcript attached) you can get an understanding of why the stock scoring software supplied with my books is so effective.

For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www,.informus.ca or listen to the previous 245 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you. The remainder give you an opportunity to practice choosing stocks and introduce new relevant topics.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 244- (11 October 2025)

While preparing for a trip to Bermuda, Ian Duncan MacDonald noticed that three Bermuda registered companies would be appearing in his new investment book. The book analyzes and scores 200 strong, high dividend stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange. That three companies from such a small island would be appearing in the book intrigued Ian so he immediately analyzed and scored them.

The three companies were (1) DHT Holdings Inc (stock symbol DHT) (2) Flex LNG Ltd (stock symbol FLNG) (3) SFL Corporation Limited (stock symbol SFL).

Ian writes his books for those who do not invest in individual stocks for fear that they will lose their life savings. His books show investors an easy, safe way to select financially strong, safe companies who pay high dividends . Ian knows after successfully investing this way for twenty years that a portfolio of strong dividend stocks provides not only a reliable, growing source of income but over time they will greatly increase the value of a portfolio.

Unlike mutual funds - where investors have no control over their investment and only a vague idea as to what stocks are in the fund - a self-directed investor can fully understand and appreciate the value of the portfolio they create.

In this podcast (with a written transcript attached) you can get a taste for the factual information that Ian measures and provides to readers building strong, generous portfolios. Which of one of the three Bermuda stocks in this podcast do you think would be a good choice for your portfolio?

You may also find Ian's observations on the unique attractiveness of Bermuda as a destination.

For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www,.informus.ca or listen to the previous 241 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you. The remainder give you an opportunity to practice choosing stocks.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 241- (27 September 2025)

Ian Duncan MacDonald has started to write another investment book on stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. It will be called “2025 Edition – America’s 200 Strongest High Dividend Stocks – Analyzed and Scored”. It is being written for investors who fear making investing in individual stocks because they fear losing the savings, they may have spent a lifetime accumulating.

Ian's books always show investors an easy, safe way to pick financially strong companies who pay high dividends . Stocks that can provide a generous, reliable, growing income while also increasing the value of their portfolio.

Unlike mutual funds and other investment vehicles where investors have no control over their investment, self-directed investors who create a manageable portfolio of 20 stocks from the 200 analyzed and scored stocks will know exactly what they are invested in and why they chose each stock for their portfolio.

Ian is inviting those wanting to gain self-confidence in self directed investing to follow along in his podcasts over the next few months as he scores and analyzes a sampling of financially strong, high dividend stocks from his new book. You may want to refer to the written transcript that accompanies each podcast.

Today he is scoring, comparing and analyzing;

(1) LTC Properties Inc (stock symbol LTC)

(2) LXP Industrial Trust (stock symbol LXP )

(3) LyondellBassel Industries NV (stock symbol (LYB )

For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www.informus.ca or listen to the previous 241 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 240- (20 September 2025)

Ian Duncan MacDonald has started to write another investment book on stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. It will be called “2025 Edition – America’s 200 Strongest High Dividend Stocks – Analyzed and Scored”. It is being written for investors who fear making investing in individual stocks because they fear losing the savings, they may have spent a lifetime accumulating.

Ian's books always show investors an easy, safe way to pick financially strong companies who pay high dividends . Stocks that can provide a generous, reliable, growing income while also increasing the value of their portfolio.

Unlike mutual funds and other investment vehicles where investors have no control over their investment, self-directed investors who create a manageable portfolio of 20 stocks from the 200 analyzed and scored stocks will know exactly what they are invested in and why they chose each stock for their portfolio.

Ian is inviting those wanting to gain self-confidence in self directed investing to follow along in his podcasts over the next few months as he scores and analyzes a sampling of financially strong, high dividend stocks from his new book. You may want to refer to the written transcript that accompanies each podcast.

Today he is scoring, comparing and analyzing;

(1) Karat Packaging Inc (stock symbol - KRT)

(2) Kennedy Wilson Holdings Inc (stock symbol - KW )

(3) Kenon Holdings Ltd ( stock symbol - KEN)

For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www.informus.ca or listen to the previous 237 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 242- (4 October 2025)

Ian Duncan MacDonald has started to write another investment book on stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. Both his books and his podcasts are written for those who fear investing in the stock market because they are convinced they will lose their life savings. Often they keep their savings in bank savings accounts or bonds that fail to even match the average annual inflation rate of 3.5%. Each year their savings are able to purchase less-and-less.

There is a better, safe way to grow your life savings. Carefully chosen financially strong stocks paying high dividends can provide a generous, reliable, growing income. Doubling the value of your portfolio within 5 years is possible due to these stocks normal capital gains and the compounding impact of investing your dividend income back into the stocks in your portfolio. Upon retiring you can live off your dividends without having to liquidate your portfolio.

Investors in mutual funds and other investment vehicles may only have a vague idea of what they are invested in and have zero control over such "managed" investments. Each year they pay fees which are drain on their savings. Self-directed investors know exactly what is in their carefully chosen, safe portfolio of 20 diversified stocks that they have analyzed and scored. Once that portfolio is established they may go for years without a need to make changes to it.

Ian invites those seeking to gain self-confidence in self-directed investing to listen to his podcasts. The first 160 answer many questions from new investors. The more recent podcasts each week analyze and score 3 financially strong, high dividend stocks. Follow along with Ian until you feel comfortable enough to start building your own portfolio. A written transcript accompanies each podcast for quick reference and review.

In today's podcast #242 he is scoring and analyzing the following 3 stocks that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange:

(1) MACH National Reources LP (stock symbol MNR)

(2) Macy's Inc (stock symbol M )

(3) Millicom International Cellular SA (stock symbol (TIGO )

For more information on self-directed investing go to Ian's website www.informus.ca.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 243 (11 October 2025)

Ian Duncan MacDonald has started to write another investment book on stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. Both his books and his podcasts are written for those who fear investing in the stock market because they are convinced they will lose their life savings. Often they keep their savings in bank savings accounts or bonds that fail to even match the average annual inflation rate of 3.5%. Each year their savings are able to purchase less-and-less.

There is a better, safe way to grow your life savings. Carefully chosen financially strong stocks paying high dividends can provide a generous, reliable, growing income. Doubling the value of your portfolio within 5 years is possible due to these stocks normal capital gains and the compounding impact of investing your dividend income back into the stocks in your portfolio. Upon retiring you can live off your dividends without having to liquidate your portfolio.

Investors in mutual funds and other investment vehicles may only have a vague idea of what they are invested in and have zero control over such "managed" investments. Each year they pay fees which are drain on their savings. Self-directed investors know exactly what is in their carefully chosen, safe portfolio of 20 diversified stocks that they have analyzed and scored. Once that portfolio is established they may go for years without a need to make changes to it.

Ian invites those seeking to gain self-confidence in self-directed investing to listen to his podcasts. The first 160 answer many questions from new investors. The more recent podcasts each week analyze and score 3 financially strong, high dividend stocks. Follow along with Ian until you feel comfortable enough to start building your own portfolio. A written transcript accompanies each podcast for quick reference and review.

In today's podcast #243 he is scoring and analyzing the following 3 stocks that are traded on the New York Stock Exchange:

(1) National Health Investors Inc (stock symbol NHI)

(2) National Storage Affiliates Trust (stock symbol (NSA)

(3) Nexpoint Residential Trust Inc (stock symbol (NXRT )

For more information on self-directed investing go to Ian's website www.informus.ca.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca

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Welcome to Safe Dividend Investing's Podcast 239- (13 September 2025)

Ian Duncan MacDonald has started to write another investment book on stocks traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. It will be called “2025 Edition – America’s 200 Strongest High Dividend Stocks – Analyzed and Scored”. It is being written for investors who fear making investing in individual stocks because they fear losing the savings, they may have spent a lifetime accumulating.

Ian's books always show investors an easy, safe way to pick financially strong companies who pay high dividends . Stocks that can provide a generous, reliable, growing income while also increasing the value of their portfolio.

Unlike mutual funds and other investment vehicles where investors have no control over their investment, self-directed investors who create a manageable portfolio of 20 stocks from the 200 analyzed and scored stocks will know exactly what they are invested in and why they chose each stock for their portfolio.

Ian is inviting those wanting to gain self-confidence in self directed investing to follow along in his podcasts over the next few months as he scores and analyzes a sampling of financially strong, high dividend stocks from his new book. You may want to refer to the written transcript that accompanies each podcast.

Today he is scoring, comparing and analyzing;

(1) International Seaways IJnc (stock symbol - INSW)

(2) Jack In The Box Inc (stock symbol - JACK )

(3) JAKK Pacific Inc ( stock symbol - JAKK)

For more information on self-directed investing go to my website www.informus.ca or listen to the previous 237 weekly podcasts. The first 160 podcasts are devoted to answering questions from investors just like you.

Ian Duncan MacDonald
Author and Commercial Risk Consultant,
President of Informus Inc
2 Vista Humber Drive
Toronto, Ontario
Canada, M9P 3R7
Toronto Telephone - 416-245-4994
New York Telephone - 929-800-2397
imacd@informus.ca