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This 5-Stock Portfolio Pays Up To 7.3%, Is Built For Disaster
Worried about a serious pullback in the S&P 500? That something is going to go a bit haywire here in America, or overseas, and send stocks swooning? If so, this 5-stock portfolio is for you. It yields up to 7.3% and it is built to withstand Armageddon. No, really. These “low beta” payers can really lower our […]
What Are The Hottest Dividend Stocks Right Now? 3 Top Picks
Smoking hot dividend stocks are primed for rallies The great thing about reliable dividend stocks is that they continue to deliver cash flow during any economic situation. Bullish cycles result in high gains and dividends that serve as a bonus. When the stock market goes through a correction, dividend reinvestments allow you to accumulate additional shares. Some […]
3 CEOs With High-Yield Stocks You Need To Listen To
We are in the early days of the 2024 second-quarter corporate earnings season. For many of the stocks I follow, earnings results are often the only “real news” I can get about these companies. Earnings results show whether or not a company remains on track, is improving, or is going in the wrong direction. Small-to-mid-cap […]
5 “Inaugural Dividends” Paying Up To 10%
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 […]
7 Undervalued Stocks To Buy With A Dividend Yield Of Over 7%
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 […]
This “Stealth” Dividend Strategy Can Crush ETFs, Deliver 379%+ Payout Growth
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 […]
3 Discounted Dividend Aristocrats Too Cheap To Ignore
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 […]
A New Fund Sporting A 62% Dividend Yield
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 […]
Let’s Front Run These 5 Upcoming Dividend Hikes
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 […]
3 Dirt-Cheap Dividend Payers Wall Street Is Ignoring
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 […]
