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How To Unlock Massive Income With These High-Yield ETFs

How To Unlock Massive Income With These High-Yield ETFs

| October 16, 2024

Over the last couple of years, there has been a massive increase in new ETFs that employ more advanced portfolio management and options strategies. News of a new ETF seems to hit my inbox at least once a week. It’s interesting to dig into their prospectuses and try to figure out the portfolio strategy. Then, […]

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The Top Vanguard ETFs For Dividends

The Top Vanguard ETFs For Dividends

| October 14, 2024

Key Points With concerns over market choppiness, investors can find good values in these excellent dividend ETFs. Dividend stocks and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are more popular investments when markets are volatile, uncertain, or expected to decline or flatline. Right now, the market has been somewhat volatile, and with the elections around the corner, that is […]

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This 3-Click “Mini-Portfolio” Holds Stocks And Bonds (And Yields 8.1%)

This 3-Click “Mini-Portfolio” Holds Stocks And Bonds (And Yields 8.1%)

| October 9, 2024

Having a diversified portfolio is pretty much Investing 101, right? I mean, it’s one of the first things we all learn as investors. But there’s a problem here: Going for balance in “regular” stocks, bonds or ETFs can mean leaving income on the table. To see what I’m getting at here, check out the average […]

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Raise Your Glass And Consider This Dividend Grower

Raise Your Glass And Consider This Dividend Grower

| October 7, 2024

Key Points The beverage producer posted mixed quarterly results, but still offers solid dividend payouts and reasonable value Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ), producer of alcoholic beverage brands like Corona and Modelo, released its second-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results Thursday. The results were mixed, but income-focused investors can still turn to Constellation Brands for decent value and consistent […]

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The $6.5-Trillion “Cash Wave” That Could Fund Your Retirement

The $6.5-Trillion “Cash Wave” That Could Fund Your Retirement

| October 2, 2024

Right now, there’s $6.5 trillion in cash sitting on the sidelines—and a big slice of it is about to drop straight into a select group of dividend stocks. We’re going to “front run” that cash wave today—and set ourselves up for income (I’m talking 6%+ yields here) and gains as this cash wave starts to build. In […]

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Where To Find The Best Buys (Yielding 9%+) In The Bond Mania

Where To Find The Best Buys (Yielding 9%+) In The Bond Mania

| September 30, 2024

I recently wrote about a trend that’s making income investors excited: After years of failing to produce decent returns, bonds are back. Media outlets, including Bloomberg, have picked up on this. And my friends who work on Wall Street are talking about bonds more than I’ve ever heard them do so before. That makes sense, given how strong stocks […]

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Unlock High Yields With Covered-Call ETFs

Unlock High Yields With Covered-Call ETFs

| September 25, 2024

During my time as a fighter pilot, a one-versus-one dogfight was one of the most challenging types of flights. This type of mission pitted one pilot’s skills against his opponent. This air combat training was not the type of mission where you wanted to come home second best. The new category of single stock covered-call […]

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This Bank Stock Just Raised Its Dividend For The 13th Straight Year

This Bank Stock Just Raised Its Dividend For The 13th Straight Year

| September 23, 2024

Key Points It could be argued that this stock has the best dividend among large banks. U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), the nation’s fifth largest bank, has one of the best dividends in the banking industry and it just got a little better. Last week, U.S. Bancorp., the holding company for U.S. Bank, boosted its quarterly dividend by 2% […]

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My 5 “Secret” Tips For Grabbing 8% Dividends, 79% Returns

My 5 “Secret” Tips For Grabbing 8% Dividends, 79% Returns

| September 18, 2024

Interest rates are (finally!) set to fall. As they do, we’re going to bag bargain-priced 8%+ dividends from a pattern we can set our watches to at times like this. I’m talking about the mainstream crowd’s habit of “reaching for yield” when Powell & Co. drop rates, eroding yields on CDs, Treasuries and the like. As these […]

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Delta Neutral Income Strategy

Delta Neutral Income Strategy

| September 16, 2024

In options trading, there are many strategies, each with its own set of nuances, risks, and rewards. The Delta Neutral Income Strategy is a sophisticated yet accessible method for generating consistent returns while managing risk.  I don’t care if you’re a seasoned trader or new to options, understanding and mastering this strategy can add a […]

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