Just For Thinking ....
Three thing about stocks:
One, Growth stocks: For the brave ones.
Two, Growth-dividend stocks: You can have the cakes and still eat them. (Uncle8888's recommendation)
Three, Income-dividend stocks: You really need that cash-flow?
Three more things you must really know:
One, Dividend: Your investment yield or can be your dose of pain-killer for sitting on paper losses.
Two, Dividend payout ratio or Retained Earning: The future with its uncertainty. This is where compounding return may happen and presenting you a chance laughing to the bank.
Three, ......