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2 Dividend “Gushers” Most Folks Miss (Payouts Growing Up To 289%)
Don’t worry—we haven’t missed out on the bargains from the August 5 “flash crash.” We’ve still got a sweet setup for surging dividends in a sector most people completely misunderstand. Misunderstood, unloved and soaring dividends? We’re interested! I’m talking about refinery stocks. We’re going to zero in on two of my favorites today: Phillips 66 (PSX) and Valero Energy Corp. (VLO). As […]
Looking For Passive Income? Relax And Check Out High Yield MLPs
These high yield MLPs come with tax benefits and predictability Income investors looking for high yields should take a closer look at master limited partnerships (MLPs). These publicly traded limited partnerships benefit from the liquidity of publicly traded companies while enjoying tax benefits of a private partnership. It is common to find MLPs with high yields above 5%, […]
This Energy Stock Looks To Raise Dividends Because Of AI
I promote the idea of building a balanced, high-yield portfolio for my newsletter subscribers. This means that the bulk of a subscriber’s portfolio will consist of dull, but very powerful, income-producing investments. We view more aggressive investments as additions to the core holdings. Today, I want to highlight a remarkably stable, 8% yielding fund that […]
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 […]
