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The Best 13% Yield Opportunity In Today’s Market
Private credit investments are pools of non-publicly traded loans to corporations, in which investors invest and participate in the earnings of a private credit portfolio. These investments are sold through investment advisors who like offering investments that their clients cannot source on their own. In recent months, a fear has gripped investors about the possibility […]
15% Dividend Growth In A Shocking Industry
Double-digit dividend growth isn’t unheard of. But it certainly isn’t common. Do you want to know what’s really rare? Increasing your dividend by 15% for 20 straight years. It’s so rare only one company does it! Williams-Sonoma (ticker: WSM) is a kitchenware and home furnishing retailer operating over 500 stores, primarily in the United States. […]
Middle East Panic = “Go Time” For These 10.7%+ Dividends
I know uncertainty is the word on everyone’s mind these days, but is this level of terror actually justified? Short answer: Nope. In fact, we contrarians are more nervous when our CNN Panic-O-Meter hits “Extreme Greed!” Times like these are when we go shopping. And closed-end funds (CEFs) throwing off 8%+ dividends are a great way […]
Defending Your Portfolio With 35 Years Of Dividend Growth
Decades of consecutive dividend growth are a great sign for dividend investors. It shows the company is committed to not only paying its dividend, but also raising payments during difficult times. One company just raised its dividend for the 35th consecutive year. It means the dividend was raised during some pretty tough periods, including the […]
2 “Defensive” Dividends Growing Fast (Thanks To AI)
Fear is up, markets are down—and we contrarians know that times like these are when we go shopping. Yes, stocks are wobbling. And yes, those hoped-for rate cuts have dried up. Even one may be a stretch this year. But as worrisome as the situation in the Middle East is, as investors, we need to look beyond it. Truth […]
20 Years Of 10%+ Dividend Growth
Now is a great time to buy up quality dividend stocks. The stock market is down about 6% from its highs in February. But some stocks are down a lot more. American Express (ticker: AXP), the popular credit card issuer, has been a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for more than 40 years. […]
Rising Oil Prices Are Creating A New Dividend Opportunity
In late December and early January, WTI crude oil traded around $55 per barrel. The war against Iran sent oil into a parabolic rise. As I write this, WTI oil is trading for $94.65 a barrel—up 70% from where the prices were at the start of the year. The primary cause of the price increase […]
12% Dividend Yield Investing In The S&P 500
There are a lot of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with really high dividend yields. But you need to be incredibly careful. Some of these funds are doing some crazy stuff. And you can get burned if you don’t understand what these funds are doing. One fund in particular is gaining in popularity, so I wanted to […]
How To Play The Oil Price Spike For 8.2% Dividends (Hint: It’s Not Oil Stocks)
The Iran conflict has, of course, sent oil prices spiking. And the tensions in the region are unlikely to end soon. Wherever you stand on the conflict, let’s set that aside for a moment and look at the situation through an investment lens—specifically what it means for those invested in oil, either directly or through […]
5.6% Dividend Yield During Tax Season
We’re right in the middle of tax season. Some of you are already done. You’re the lucky ones! The rest of us are trying to finish before the April 15 deadline. If you need some help, one company is available. And if you need help with dividend income, it’s got you covered there as well. […]
