Dividends and mutual funds are often personal finance strategies to grow a stock portfolio while minimizing risk. While the strategy may pay off over the long run, sometimes we do not have a long-time horizon to reap the returns. We want to see the returns and dividends immediately. Learn from our experts:

• Hot dividend paying stocks and mutual funds that will also grow your portfolio.
• What performs better - individual stocks with dividends vs. mutual funds? What is better for your personal situation?
• Is it better to go with mutual funds with no or low management fees? Do low management fees equal low returns? Do high management fees equal high returns?
• Do I invest in high yield dividend stocks and are the returns higher than traditional stocks with low or no yields?
• What happens if a stock I own cuts or eliminates its dividend. Is it a signal to sell or hold?

For Adults

Eventbrite registration is required. Registration will end on Tuesday, October 12 at 12 pm PST. Participants who have registered will be given access credentials on October 12 before 3 pm PDT.

This program is sponsored by the Financial Planning Association of Silicon Valley (Pro Bono).

If you have questions about the program, please contact Northsidelibrary@santaclaraca.gov

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our panelists are not necessarily those of the City of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara City Library. All investors make their own financial decisions and proceed with their investments at their own risk.