Don't forget that over time -- you not only get dividends - but you have CAPITAL GROWTH as well.... 2012 the "market" was up 30%.....
Owning big good names like you've selected is what allows you to continue to pound money into them even in a down market. This part is extremely important... the same $500 buys more shares in a down market... they DO recover netting you nice capital gain -- but also they're paying that ever important dividend.
It more "Fun" to own the hot names at any given time... until you're in a down market.. then the hot tend to go cold as a stone and they DO NOT pay dividends and then you sell because you panic out etc.
Investing is mostly MENTAL. You have to be able to buy when everyone else is selling... that's when you make the big bucks. LOL But it's true.
Keep reading - keep posting -- you'd be surprised at how addicting investing is!
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