Dividend Yield
How To Profit From The Oil Supply Crunch
Crude oil is produced in many parts of the world, but the easy-to-find, low-cost Persian Gulf oil has enabled that region to capture 20% of the global oil market. And the war against Iran has shone a light on the Strait of Hormuz as a choke point that could cut off a large share of […]
Monthly Paychecks, Monster Yields Up To 13.5%
In three charts, we’ll show why monthly dividends are superior to even blue-chip payers. Plus, we’ll discuss five monthlies that yield between 9.7% and 13.5%. First, let’s talk about monthly dividend timing. Check out what our monthly cash flow looks like if we invest in five of the market’s largest dividend-paying companies. These are five […]
The Best 13% Yield Opportunity In Today’s Market
Private credit investments are pools of non-publicly traded loans to corporations, in which investors invest and participate in the earnings of a private credit portfolio. These investments are sold through investment advisors who like offering investments that their clients cannot source on their own. In recent months, a fear has gripped investors about the possibility […]
Middle East Panic = “Go Time” For These 10.7%+ Dividends
I know uncertainty is the word on everyone’s mind these days, but is this level of terror actually justified? Short answer: Nope. In fact, we contrarians are more nervous when our CNN Panic-O-Meter hits “Extreme Greed!” Times like these are when we go shopping. And closed-end funds (CEFs) throwing off 8%+ dividends are a great way […]
12% Dividend Yield Investing In The S&P 500
There are a lot of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with really high dividend yields. But you need to be incredibly careful. Some of these funds are doing some crazy stuff. And you can get burned if you don’t understand what these funds are doing. One fund in particular is gaining in popularity, so I wanted to […]
How To Play The Oil Price Spike For 8.2% Dividends (Hint: It’s Not Oil Stocks)
The Iran conflict has, of course, sent oil prices spiking. And the tensions in the region are unlikely to end soon. Wherever you stand on the conflict, let’s set that aside for a moment and look at the situation through an investment lens—specifically what it means for those invested in oil, either directly or through […]
5.6% Dividend Yield During Tax Season
We’re right in the middle of tax season. Some of you are already done. You’re the lucky ones! The rest of us are trying to finish before the April 15 deadline. If you need some help, one company is available. And if you need help with dividend income, it’s got you covered there as well. […]
5 Small Stocks, 5 Super-Sized Payouts Of Up To 11%
What’s better than getting to buy 6.6%-11% yields at discounted prices? How about snapping those sweet dividend payers while momentum is on your side? Late in 2025, I wrote about a “small-cap reawakening”—a bullish tailwind from retreating Federal Reserve rates that had begun to propel smaller companies forward and could continue well into 2026. So […]
Industry With High Dividend Yields Is Booming
The stock market is down so far in 2026. But one industry is really taking off, especially in the last few weeks. Shipping, especially maritime shipping, has been on a tear. Over the past 6 months, maritime shipping stocks are up almost 30%. The S&P 500 is only up 4%, with most of those gains […]
Interesting High-Yield Plays Fulfill Investor Fear Of The Debasement Trade
The Debasement Trade discussion has become a popular topic on the financial news outlets. I thought I knew what it meant, but I wanted to dig deeper to understand better. A query using AI produced this: The debasement trade is a financial and investment strategy (or market narrative) that gained significant attention in 2025 and into 2026, […]
