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5 “Inaugural Dividends” Paying Up To 10%

5 “Inaugural Dividends” Paying Up To 10%

| July 24, 2024

Which dividend is most likely to be hiked? Usually, the brand-new payout. Chief Financial Officers are a conservative bunch. A CFO will only agree to pay a dividend if they know they can: The hike part is important because rising dividends drive stock gains. I’m talking about hundreds or even thousands of percentage points in potential […]

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7 Undervalued Stocks To Buy With A Dividend Yield Of Over 7%

7 Undervalued Stocks To Buy With A Dividend Yield Of Over 7%

| July 22, 2024

Besides an attractive dividend yield, these companies have strong fundamentals As the markets trade near all-time highs, I expect significant volatility in the coming months. While it’s important to have growth stocks in the portfolio, I would prefer to remain overweight on quality stocks representing good fundamentals in the coming quarters. In line with this view, this […]

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This “Stealth” Dividend Strategy Can Crush ETFs, Deliver 379%+ Payout Growth

This “Stealth” Dividend Strategy Can Crush ETFs, Deliver 379%+ Payout Growth

| July 17, 2024

Look, I know pretty well everyone loves ETFs—mainly for the cheap management fees. But here’s the thing: ETFs—especially dividend-growth ETFs—are almost always a raw deal. You’re better to go with carefully chosen individual stocks instead. Today I’m going to prove it, with two popular ETFs whose lousy performance is costing investors thousands in lost gains. So we’re going to […]

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3 Discounted Dividend Aristocrats Too Cheap To Ignore

3 Discounted Dividend Aristocrats Too Cheap To Ignore

| July 15, 2024

High quality is on sale with these three dividend growth stocks Looking for discounted Dividend Aristocrats? You’re at the right place. Dividend Aristocrats are stocks with a track record of at least 25 years of consecutive dividend growth and usually have higher valuations. Rather than being value or deep value stocks, they are more akin […]

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A New Fund Sporting A 62% Dividend Yield

A New Fund Sporting A 62% Dividend Yield

| July 10, 2024

Rising interest rates generate negative returns for bond funds. To match higher yields, bond prices have to fall. In a higher-for-longer interest rate world, investors need alternatives to traditional bond funds. Today, let’s look at a bond fund using an alternate strategy that has generated excellent returns over the last three years. The iShares 20+ Year […]

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Let’s Front Run These 5 Upcoming Dividend Hikes

Let’s Front Run These 5 Upcoming Dividend Hikes

| July 8, 2024

Five growth companies are about to hike their dividends. Let’s front run these payout moves. Many vanilla income investors miss these stocks because their current yields are modest. These armchair analysts are missing a critical point. These stock prices climb with each and every hike thanks to a phenomenon known as the “dividend magnet.” Consider tech giant Microsoft […]

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3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Payers Wall Street Is Ignoring

3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Payers Wall Street Is Ignoring

| July 3, 2024

Overlooked gems: Three disregarded dividend stocks posting growing results and hefty yields Despite the overall market rallying in recent months, several dividend stocks have lagged behind, presenting unique opportunities for income-oriented investors. For those seeking value and steady payouts, these undervalued dividend stocks offer a rare chance to capitalize on robust performance. In this article, I will […]

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11 Simple Rules For 10%+ Dividends With Safe CEFs

11 Simple Rules For 10%+ Dividends With Safe CEFs

| July 1, 2024

If you don’t like these 8%, 9% and even 10%+ dividends, well, you’re not really an income investor. That’s right. As I write, select closed-end funds (CEFs) yield 10.6%. Ten. Point. Six. Per. Cent! We contrarians are locking in yields up to nearly 11%. Here’s how, broken down in an 11-step playbook for these 8%, […]

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3 Undervalued Pharma Stocks To Buy For Dividends And Capital Gains

3 Undervalued Pharma Stocks To Buy For Dividends And Capital Gains

| June 26, 2024

Pharmaceutical companies with a deep research pipeline and agressive R&D investments to boost growth There are multiple reasons to consider exposure to pharmaceutical stocks for the long-term portfolio. First, pharma stocks have a low-beta and provide help in reducing the overall beta of a portfolio that’s overweight growth stocks. Further, pharma stock represents a business that’s […]

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Insiders Are Pouring Cash Into These 6%-12% Dividends

Insiders Are Pouring Cash Into These 6%-12% Dividends

| June 24, 2024

Who cares what financial “pundits” are yapping about? Show us the money. Show us what the insiders are scooping up! Insider buying, generally speaking, is more predictive than insider selling. The C-level types may sell stock to buy new boats or bribe their kids’ way into college. (Ha!) But when these guys and gals buy, it’s for one […]

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