Active investors typically hold a lot of different types of securities in their brokerage accounts. From interacting with my newsletter subscribers, I know that many of them think of every investment in their brokerage account as “stocks”; however, much of what we own may not be common stock shares. This may seem like a minor […]
Author: Tim Plaehn
Why I Was Right About the Best Monthly High-Yield Stock to Buy
Last September, I recommended an investment swap to my Dividend Hunter subscribers. The two ETFs involved in the swap are very similar, but as of now, the change has worked out well for my subscribers. Let me show you how you can get in on this monthly dividend winner today… In July 2020, I added […]
High-Income, High-Quality Income Stocks are On Sale Right Now
With the start of the third quarter of 2023, I am struck by the tremendous opportunities for investors from the different high-yield categories. Business operations are stable to growing, yields are fantastic, and share values remain below historical norms. Investors who get into these categories now will be thrilled over the next few years. Here […]
These Stocks Are Set to Benefit From the Rise of “Green Hydrogen”
Many expect that hydrogen can and will be a carbon-free substitute for natural gas. My research shows that existing manufacturers and energy midstream companies could handle much of the transition. These facts heighten the long-term investment potential of the companies that will produce and deliver hydrogen to utility companies. Let’s talk about what “green hydrogen” […]
One of My Favorite Dividend Growth Stocks Is on Sale
The 2022 bear market took the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector down, along with the broader stock market. Most of the stock market bottomed in October 2022, but has recovered a significant portion of the bear market losses. REITs have not participated in the recent market gains, with share prices remaining near their 18-month […]
This “Sounds Too Good to Be True” Dividend Stock Lives Up to the Hype
For dividend growth investors, above-average dividend growth plus an above-average dividend yield equals a stock to buy and hold forever. Simple math will turn this type of stock into a long-term wealth builder. That may sound too good to be true. But it doesn’t have to be. Take today’s stock… The dividend growth from NextEra […]
Elon Musk May Be About to Give Us a Dividend Stock
The recent deals by Tesla Inc. (TSLA) to allow Ford Motor Co. (F) and General Motors Co. (GM) electric vehicle owners to use the Tesla Supercharger network will be huge for Tesla. I hypothesize that Tesla will spin out the Supercharger network as a new company… That may eventually pay dividends! Here’s why… It was […]
Don’t Wait to Buy This Dividend Growth Stock
An attractive yield plus strong dividend growth is the holy grail for income-focused investors. High-yield stocks usually come with little or no dividend growth. Stocks with solid dividend growth tend to be priced for much lower, even unattractive, yields. On occasion, however, the market will get it wrong, allowing investors to grab shares that will […]
A REIT Just Defaulted on $725 Million – Here’s What That Means for Investors
Last week a real estate investment trust (REIT) – which was not financially stressed – voluntarily “turned in the keys” for one of its properties, defaulting on a $725 million loan. The ramifications of this decision depend on a lot of factors. Let’s talk about what it means for you. On June 5, Park Hotels […]
My Dividend Income Portfolio Just Gave Me a 23% Upside Surprise
My Dividend Hunter service and recommended portfolio are dedicated to generating income from high-yield stocks and ETFs. My focus stays on overall portfolio results, primarily on total income earned. Recently I dug a little deeper into current yields… and I discovered the Dividend Hunter investments are priced like the economy is in a deep recession. […]