Dividend Yield
Forget The Fear: These 3 Dividends (Up To 17.9%) Are Built For 2026
Stocks are about to do something almost totally unheard of: chalk up three winning years in a row. And no one is celebrating. Instead, worry is everywhere: about an AI bubble. Sticky inflation. Or the Fed—everything from the bank’s next chair to its independence and the direction of rates. This combo—a strong market tempered with a big dose […]
The Small-Cap Reawakening Could Launch These 7%-14% Payers
Small-cap stocks have finally started to wake up lately, which could be a bullish sign as we head into 2026. Let’s remember that a smaller market capitalization does not necessarily mean a diminutive dividend—today we’ll discuss four small caps that yield between 7.1% and 13.3%. It’s been a “lost decade” for small caps, which have […]
A Delicious Special Dividend Doubles The Yield
Special dividends are a great tool for dividend investors. But they’re very different from regular dividends. First, special dividends are usually only paid once per year. Regular dividends, on the other hand, are generally paid 4 times per year. Second, regular dividends are much more stable. Regular dividend payments are the same amount each quarter, […]
The 1 “Killer” AI Dividend (7.9%) Almost No One Knows About
We’ve got a sweet deal on one of my favorite AI dividends (current yield: 7.9%). And it’s not just because of last week’s stock market drop—though that does help. Truth is, the bargain on this stout fund has been hanging around for a while now. But it’s on borrowed time indeed. We need to make our move. […]
Is This The Best BDC To Own?
For more than 20 years, Hercules Capital (HTGC) has produced superior returns for investors. Last week, the business development corporation (BDC) issued a press release celebrating the fact that it had accumulated $25 billion in debt commitments, noting that Hercules is “the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth, and established stage […]
New Fund Offers 40% Dividend Yield… And Pays Dividends Twice A Week!
Wall Street has done it again. People are loving high income funds. Funds like the JPMorgan Premium Income Fund (ticker: JEPI) have pulled more than $40 billion into its fund. And its popularity makes sense. JEPI aims to track the S&P 500, while increasing the dividend yield from 1.2% to over 8%. JEPI gives 6x […]
An Incredibly Popular ETF With A 4.8% Dividend Yield Is Jumping!
I don’t usually talk about Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). ETFs are very popular because they’re easy and provide a lot of diversification. However, there are two problems with ETFs. First, you’re paying fees to the managers of the ETF. I’d rather the fees get paid to me in dividends! Second, you’re trusting someone else with your […]
This Dividend Stock Is Down 30%… Will It Rebound?
The stock market is at all-time highs. The gains are largely driven by tech and AI hype. But dividend stocks aren’t too far behind. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (ticker: VIG) and Vanguard High Dividend Yield Index ETF (ticker: VYM) are two of the most popular dividend ETFs with investors. And both are near their […]
What Happens When You Know How Much You’ll Make Every Month
Investors looking for a predictable income stream combined with high yields might like Target Pay ETFs. You’ve probably heard of Target Date Funds. These provide a set-and-forget portfolio for retirement with a shifting asset mix designed to become more conservative over time as a specific target date (like a retirement year) approaches. Target Pay ETFs […]
Best Banks With 4% Yields
We haven’t really talked about banks recently. Outside of utilities, banks have the highest concentration of dividend payers. Banks love paying dividends! Banks are where we keep our money, and they’re highly regulated… so they tend to be safer investments than other stocks (like tech companies). And as a dividend investor, I like my investments […]
