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3 Funds That Profit From “Economic Grumpiness” (Yields Up To 9.8%)
Here’s something you might be surprised to hear: according to the numbers, the US economy is actually doing well—and yet (almost) nobody wants to admit it! It’s a misconception we income investors can exploit with the three high-yielding picks we’ll cover below. It’s a weird turn of events, but it makes sense. Since the pandemic, […]
3 Must-Own Dividend Stocks For Plenty Of Passive Income
Investors will want to grab reliable stock picks that provide passive income Passive income helps investors retire with less financial stress. Passive income can take care of extra bills, but it can also cover your living expenses if you invest in dividend stocks for a long enough amount of time. Investors can choose from many dividend stocks […]
This Just Became The Best BDC For Income
Business development companies (BDCs) operate under special rules that limit the amount of debt they can use, and they must pay out 90% of net investment income as dividends to investors. That makes them excellent investments for those looking for income. And the best one in the business IPOd just four years ago, and has […]
These 5 Companies Pay Regular “Special Dividend” Bonuses
Quarterly dividends. Getting paid every 90 days. Ninety. Who wants to wait that long? That’s life as a vanilla income investor. These poor folks (literally!) have no idea about “special dividend” stocks. These are companies that pay each shareholder hundreds, thousands, even tens of thousands of dollars a year more than expected. The payments often come around the holidays. Think of them […]
3 Dividend Stocks That Are Raising Their Dividends In 2024
Dividend payments are about to get even better next year for these stocks Dividends continue to be a source of strength for investors amid ongoing market volatility. While share prices fluctuate, quarterly dividend payments remain a return on invested capital that shareholders can count on. Fortunately, upcoming good news is that dividend payouts are rising across American […]
Two Great ETFs For Dividend Investors
Investors looking for dividend income have a lot of options, but it is not always easy to find a good dividend stock — one from a company that not only consistently boosts its dividend payout but also generates sold returns. Another option is to invest in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that does the heavy lifting for you, […]
Power Up Your Dividends With This Utility Stock
Investors tend to take one particular U.K.-based electric utility for granted. Its history of predictable and defensive returns has long made it a no-brainer for income investors. Its dividend, which grows in line with inflation, has not been cut since 1996. Let’s take a look to see if it’s worth your time… The company I’m […]
Big Yields, Little Stocks: 5 Small-Caps Paying Up To 14.7%
Small dividend stocks are dirt cheap right now. I’m talking about stocks trading for less than one year’s worth of sales. Yields up to 14.7%. And single-digit P/E ratios. Why such deals? Well, because they’ve been pummeled into bargain territory of late. A number of high-yield bargains are staring us right in the face. Small firms, straight up, are the […]
3 Defense Stocks For A Steady Stream Of Dividend Income
Defense companies with backlogs that support healthy cash flows and increasing shareholder returns Global defense spending increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 and touched an all-time high of $2.24 trillion. Given the multiple points of geopolitical friction globally, it’s likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace. I would therefore hold […]
You Need To Be Buying REITs Right Now
The real estate investment trust (REIT) sector has suffered for almost two years in a bear market that started at the end of 2021. REIT share prices should soon bottom, and it’s a great time to invest in the sector. You want to find the best-run companies with the strongest potential for strong dividend growth. […]
