Why Dividends ?Keep my CEOs on their toes Best proof of returns Income sustainability

Year	2005	2006	2007	2008	2009
Cumulative Dividends	$2,494	$6,074	$9,365	$12,711	$20,109
Dividends	$2,494	$3,580	$3,291	$3,347	$7,398

Year	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Cumulative Dividends	$31,096	$44,284	$56,880	$85,821	$92,889
Dividends	$10,987	$13,188	$12,597	$28,940	$7,068

Q1 2014 has been slow due to divestment of some Reits counters. Of course is still in the earlier part of the year. Building portfolio back up with strong cash companies. I will have to catch up to beat 2013 dividends but not going to lose an arm or leg for it......