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 […]
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What is the Dividend Capture Strategy
What is the Dividend Capture Strategy? The Dividend Capture Strategy is an investment technique where an investor buys shares of a company before its ex-dividend date and then sells the shares shortly after receiving the dividend payout. The goal is to capture the dividend income while minimizing the risk associated with owning the stock for […]
Understanding the DRIP Method of Dividend Investing
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 […]
As a Recession Approaches should you move Money into the Utilities Sector?
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 […]
Is dividend investing a good retirement strategy?
Is dividend investing a good retirement strategy? Dividend investing can be a good retirement strategy for some investors, but it is not suitable for everyone. Dividend investing involves purchasing stocks that pay dividends to shareholders, which are typically paid out on a regular basis, such as quarterly. The idea behind dividend investing is to generate […]
What is a derivative income EFT?
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 […]
Good place to enter Pfizer (PFE)?
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 […]
Why would you invest in a lower paying dividend stock verses a higher paying one?
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 – Yes or No?
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 […]
VOO – What kind of Return to Expect
In many of the dividend groups I am a member of VOO seems to be a popular choice in dividend portfolio’s. While I prefer SCHD, VOO can be a good EFT as a core position in your portfolio. One thing you should always do is see what the holdings are in an EFT to make […]