British American Tobacco $BATS (-0,03 %) has completed another billion-dollar sale of shares in Indian consumer goods giant ITC, selling a total of 313 million shares at a price of 413 Indian rupees each, Reuters reports.

This corresponds to a discount of 4.8 percent on Tuesday's closing price and proceeds of around 1.5 billion US dollars.

Despite the partial sale, BAT remains the largest shareholder in ITC, according to LSEG. The transaction was accompanied by Goldman Sachs and Citigroup.

Parallel to the sale of shares, BAT announced an increase in its current share buyback program by 200 million pounds to 1.1 billion pounds (1.49 billion US dollars).

According to the company, the transaction will have no impact on the outlook for the current financial year.

Stocked up a little again today with:

• $BATS (-0,03 %) / $BTI (-0,13 %) - Dividend machine in the tobacco sector
• $SCHD - solid US dividend ETF
• $SPYI - Premium strategy on top 💸

Goal: further increase cash flow, expand dividends & options step by step.

What was on your list today? 📈👇

I asked myself this question some time ago. Saving, investing, building up assets - all well and good. But what is it actually for? What is the goal?

At some point, the answer was clear to me: financial freedom.

Not because I never want to work again. On the contrary - I like working. But I don't want to have to anymore. I want to be able to decide for myself how I use my time without my income depending on it.

That's why I've opted for a clear focus on dividend ETFs. $TDIV (-0,38 %)
$VHYL (-0,51 %) decided on dividend ETFs.

They provide me with a regular, predictable income - a step towards independence. This cash flow currently allows me to work part-time and at the same time build a self-employment that is based on my interests - not on a fixed employment contract.

I am fully aware that if I were to invest purely rationally and with a focus on returns, e.g. only in the $VWRL (-0,61 %) the path to absolute financial freedom might be shorter.

But let's be honest - who knows whether you will ever reach your goal? Health, life circumstances, fate - there is no guarantee for later.

So why not live a little more freedom today instead of putting everything off until "someday"?

My portfolio reflects precisely this conviction - long-term focus, but with ongoing benefits. And to be honest: I simply enjoy investing.

That's why, in addition to solid dividend payers, I also have a few positions for gambling $BATS (-0,03 %)
$GOOGL (-1,32 %) - Shitcoins $CHZ (-0,34 %)
$MANA (-1,04 %)
$SOL (-1,27 %) included.

What do you think?

Despite the Brexit chaos and economic stagnation: UK dividend stocks remain exciting for me - especially because of the lack of withholding tax. A real sweet spot for dividend fans.

I am currently already holding $HSBA (-0,3 %) and$BATS (-0,03 %) in my portfolio and $ULVR (-0,78 %) is on my watchlist.

Do you have any other strong dividend payers from the UK that I should take a look at?

Okay, the rewind for April is really not a celebration, but at -3% (which was of course more than made up for by the last few days) it was still quite bearable.

At $BATS (-0,03 %) I took the dividend, then the position was sold due to an upcoming tax payment, as already mentioned. As I want to cover this mainly from cash flow, I haven't made any purchases in the last few weeks. I might be able to do something later in May, but as the next advance payment is due in June, it will be more likely to be small rolls. From July onwards, I'll hit the ground running again.

The trend in dividends is encouraging, with the plan to achieve dividends of 80-100K by 2030 remaining unchanged. This year it could be just under 20, let's see.

I can't really put my finger on what is happening politically at the moment, the orange man is simply unpredictable. That's why I see the rise of the last few days as "nice" (nice to see 60K plus in one day after a 100K minus day), but I remain skeptical as to whether this is the end of the downturn.

Have a great week everyone and good business!

$BATS (-0,03 %)

Hey community, I was supposed to receive my BATS dividend on May 7. I've already seen that others have received theirs.

Is it the same for others?

$BTI (-0,13 %) / $BATS (-0,03 %) Will be stocked up soon🚀 Do you have them in your luggage too?

I have to say, apart from the dividend that comes through $BATS (-0,03 %) it's an incredibly good feeling to have been smoke-free for more than 3 years.

Are you smokers or non-smokers?

Hello Getquin Community,

I would be interested to know: What are your top dividend stocks or which ones do you currently have on your watchlist that you would like to add to your portfolio?

My strongest stocks at the moment are definitely $HSBA (-0,3 %) and $BATS (-0,03 %) Both deliver solid dividend yields and are real classics in the dividend strategy sector.

I'll add a few more to the list - I'm looking forward to your additions:

$SREN (-0,72 %)
$ZURN (-0,47 %)
$MO (-0,47 %)
$CVX (+0,02 %)
$MAIN (-0,96 %)
$O (-0,92 %)