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3 Must-Have Dividend Kings For Every Retiree’s Portfolio
These Dividend Kings will help provide a stable cash flow when you retire The allure of having a sturdy financial safety net that takes care of your daily and future needs while relaxing on a beach somewhere is a very attractive setup. But while early retirement is the dream of most young adults, it’s not […]
How Dividends Make All The Difference
History tells us that dividends are a key component of investors’ total returns. In fact, dividends have contributed nearly 30% to the 10.4% annual total returns of the S&P 500 over the long run. But as the Bob Dylan song goes, “The Times, They Are A-Changin’.” The research team from the exchange-traded fund company, Wisdomtree, […]
3 Easy Steps To Unlock Big 7.5% Dividends (Paid Monthly, To Boot)
Last Monday, we talked about the two biggest mistakes many investors make when buying high-yielding closed-end funds (CEFs). Today we’re taking the opposite tack and delving into three things to look for to pick the very best of these 7.5%+ payers for your portfolio. The upshot? If all three of these strengths are present, you likely have yourself a […]
5 High-Yielding S&P Stocks: Is It The Right Time To Buy?
Key Points About three-fourths of the S&P 500 pay a dividend. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of total S&P return since 1926. The current yield of the S&P is 1.55%. That’s below the 10-year Treasury yield, but that’s an average. Remember: High yields don’t come without risk. It’s not unusual […]
These Are The ONLY 3 Dividend Stocks To Consider In August 2023
These companies pay stable and consistent dividends that have grown over many years Buying dividend stocks can be tricky. Oftentimes, stocks that pay exorbitantly high dividends have underlying financial problems, and their share price is languishing. The dividend is used as a carrot to keep shareholders hanging on in what is known as a “dividend trap.” […]
Why REITs Are Due For A Rally
Since October 2022, the broader stock market has experienced a nice recovery coming out of the bear market. However, real estate investment trusts (REITs) have not participated fully in the stock market gains of the last ten months. As a result, REITs look very undervalued and may be the next sector to move strongly higher. […]
3 Dividend Stocks Soaring While The Market Is Sinking
Three weeks ago, I warned that NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) was pricey. On cue, the stock sank 10%! It’s since bounced, but I’m not sure the bottom is in for this bubbly darling. More tears are likely. So what to buy instead? I’m intrigued by stocks that have the ability to soar while the broader market sinks. That’s a strategy we […]
3 REITs Raising Their Dividend Game: Is It Time To Buy?
These are the best REITs to buy for continued income Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have had a challenging go of it in the last few years. That meant smaller dividend increases. And it might not get better in the near term, which makes finding the best REITs to buy a more challenging task. In […]
A Preferred Stock ETF With A Secret Strategy
Most of the time, preferred stock shares are pretty boring. However, the rapid increase in interest rates has turned a subset of the preferred universe into potentially outstanding investment opportunities. You could dig out the right preferred stocks yourself or invest in an ETF that does precisely that. Let me show you how to do […]
Bots, Barrels, Banks, And Biopharma: Inside 2023’s Dividend Doldrums
The latest report from Dan Lefkovitz, strategist at Morningstar Indexes, examines dividend-stock underperformance in 2023. Recent weakness among Morningstar dividend indexes is less about interest rates than a narrow equity market; long-term upside remains. Equities have logged solid gains so far this year. After the aggressive monetary policy response to stubbornly high inflation sent markets diving in 2022, stocks […]
