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Where To Find The Best Buys (Yielding 9%+) In The Bond Mania
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 […]
Unlock High Yields With Covered-Call ETFs
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 […]
This Bank Stock Just Raised Its Dividend For The 13th Straight Year
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% […]
My 5 “Secret” Tips For Grabbing 8% Dividends, 79% Returns
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 […]
Delta Neutral Income Strategy
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 […]
This Is The Best Dividend King Stock To Buy Now
Key Points This stock has raised its dividend for more than 50 years in a row — and it has also posted good long-term returns. Retail giant Target (NYSE:TGT) is among an elite group of stocks called Dividend Kings, which are companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 straight years. There are only 53 stocks […]
They’re Small. They’re Cheap. And They Yield Up to 14.7%
The index huggers are, rightfully, fretting about the only position they own, the S&P 500, which is heavy on Nvidia (NVDA). The soon-to-be-fallen angel is the third largest component of the index at 6.3%. “America’s ticker” SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) yields only 1.2% and trades for 22-times earnings. The S&P SmallCap 600, meanwhile, which nobody owns, trades for a more reasonable P/E […]
This New ETF Pays 25% Off Market Volatility
A relatively new ETF with a funny name has posted massive returns since it launched 18 months ago. The question is, has this ETF broken the code for great ongoing returns, or should investors be wary? Let’s look at how the -1x Short VIX Mid-Term Futures Strategy ETF (ZIVB) functions and review the investment results. The ZIVB […]
7% Dividends, Double-Digit Payout Growth For Cheap? Yep. Tickers Below.
If you’ve been watching utility stocks over the last few months, you might think our chance to buy these big dividends is history. It’s not: There are two still sweet utility deals on the board, offering both high dividends (up to 7%) and steadily growing payouts. Why are these bargains still available? We’ll get to that […]
A High-Yield Stock On A Path To Double
For long-term investment success, it’s hard to find a better strategy than investing in the stocks of companies that grow their dividends. The math for success is compelling and, for many investors, surprising. And there is one market sector with especially compelling yield plus dividend growth potential. Let’s look at the hypothetical math. Let’s say […]
