For better or worse, dividends have fallen out of favor on Wall Street. Despite record corporate profitability, the flagship S&P 500 index only boasts an average yield of 1.35% as many managers now prefer to return value through buybacks instead of cash. That said, it is still possible to find companies that remain committed to […]
Share prices of British American Tobacco (NYSE: BTI) have fallen roughly 55% since hitting a high-water mark in 2017. The dividend yield is now an incredibly high 9.4%. If you’re a dividend investor, is now the time to jump in? The answer isn’t an easy one. Why is British American Tobacco stock falling? Whenever a […]
2 Reliable Dividend Stocks And 2 High-Yield Alternatives To Guard Your Portfolio Against Recession Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. In today’s uncertain economic climate, investors should take a close look at stable dividend-paying stocks. These stocks offer regular income and safety in all […]
Are you looking for a reliable dividend stock in the energy sector? There are some very good ones, including Chevron (NYSE: CVX) and Enbridge (NYSE: ENB). But you have to be careful because some high-yield energy stocks aren’t what they at first seem, including Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN). Here’s why dividend investors will want to […]
Buy These Dividend Kings for Reliable Long-Term Passive Income (And Explore These High-Yield Alternative Investments) Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Dividend kings, companies that have consistently increased their annual dividend payments for the last 50 years, are an excellent choice for investors seeking […]
Looking For A High-Yield Dividend Stock To Buy? Here Are Two Analyst Picks Plus One Ultra High-Yield Alternative. Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. High-yield dividend stocks are essential for investors seeking a stable income stream and relative safety in unfavorable market conditions. However, […]
3 High-Yield Stocks That Raised Dividends During The Last Recession And Every Year Since Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. When searching for reliable dividend-paying stocks, it’s important to choose companies that have demonstrated their ability to not only maintain but also grow dividend […]
For investors looking for income, there is perhaps no better industry to look at than pipelines. Companies in the sector are in their best financial shape in years, while their valuations are trading well below pre-pandemic levels. In fact, the sector generally traded at around a 13.7 times average enterprise value (EV)-to-EBITDA multiple between 2011 […]
There are three main categories of investors: growth investors, income investors, and value investors. I’d classify myself as a mix of all three, except my focus is on future income rather than current income. My desire for future income to help fund retirement down the road has made dividends more important to me than ever. […]
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN), Vitesse Energy (NYSE: VTS), and Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ: FANG) are all high-yield energy stocks with excellent growth prospects. While it’s never a good idea to go “all in” in one sector (unless you have a strong view of the price of oil), these three stocks offer good options as part of […]
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be an income investor’s best friend. They provide much-needed diversification. And some of them generate solid and reliable income. While there are plenty of alternatives from which to choose, I think a handful of ETFs especially stand out. Here are three high-yield dividend ETFs to buy to generate passive income (listed […]
Are you famous enough for picking great stocks to become a billionaire money manager? If not, then there’s a lot you could learn from the handful of folks who have. It’s easier than ever for individuals to invest alongside the professionals. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission makes anyone with more than $100 million under […]