Investing in the stock market is often viewed as a long-term endeavor, with investors aiming to grow their wealth steadily over time. However, predicting the exact return one can expect over a specific period, such as 10 years, is challenging due to various factors influencing market performance. Nonetheless, understanding the key determinants and historical trends […]
Investing in the stock market has been a topic of fascination, debate, and opportunity for generations. For many, it’s a pathway to wealth accumulation, financial security, and achieving long-term goals. However, the stock market’s inherent volatility and occasional downturns often raise questions about its reliability as a long-term investment vehicle. In this exploration, we’ll delve […]
If you are looking for ways to invest in the stock market and are interested in generating a steady and passive income, dividend investing might be the right path for you. Among several strategies of dividend investing, one that stands out is DRIP or Dividend Reinvestment Plan. It is a powerful investment approach that enables […]
Should you buy Common Stock or Preferred Stocks? What is a Preferred Stock? Preferred stock is a type of stock that combines features of both equity and debt. It represents ownership in a company, but typically has priority over common stock when it comes to receiving dividends and assets in the event of a company […]
Should you move some of your investments into the Utilities Sector? We may be heading into a recession, what sectors should you focus on to protect your investments? Utility companies tend to perform relatively well during a recession or economic downturn, as they provide essential services such as electricity, gas, and water that people and […]
A derivative income ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in financial derivatives to generate income for investors. Derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an underlying asset, such as a stock, bond, or commodity. Derivative income ETFs typically invest in a variety of derivative contracts, such as options, futures, and […]
I am really watching Pfizer right now and preparing to enter for my 2023 dividend portfolio. I am not sure they have formed a stable price base right now, which will dictate the type of trade I enter. You might ask, why not just wait? A couple of reasons. First, I want to get the […]
I get this question myself a number of times as well as see it in a lot of dividend group chats. People look at something like QYLD which pays 13.21% and SCHD which pays 3.41% and ask, why would you buy SCHD over QYLD? I get it, 13.21% is higher than 3.41% right? Before I […]
APA Corp got my attention when I saw a number of people talking about it in a dividend investing group. The first thing I did is pull it up and look at some of the basics. It was showing a 2.27% yield, not bad but nothing special. Its EPS yield is 18.88% and it was […]
Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is one of my favorite long term positions in my dividend portfolio. The only real negative I have found is it looks like their EPS predicted to decline from 2023 to 2025 which gives me a little pause, but over the long term they have absorbed EPS declines and continued to […]
