Dividend Investing

These Energy Firms Won’t Be As Badly Affected By Tariffs

These Energy Firms Won’t Be As Badly Affected By Tariffs

Editor’s note: This issue was written ahead of the news that the Trump administration tariffs would be paused for 90 days for all countries except China. Crude oil prices have dropped 16% since April 1. Oil at $60 per barrel has significantly different implications compared to oil at $75. The commodity has fallen on the […]

Is Gold a Safe Haven Now That Tariffs Are Higher?

Is Gold a Safe Haven Now That Tariffs Are Higher?

Gold is a hot commodity and a popular investment. The precious metal has gained 19% this year to date, and 38% over the past 12 months. While I expect gold to continue to post gains, those profits won’t come in a straight line. The new world of option income ETFs enables investors to gain exposure […]

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Where to Stash Your Cash During a Tariff Crisis

When the markets become volatile, as we have seen them do over the last couple of months and even more so with recent tariff announcements I am often asked about safe places to park cash and earn a reasonable interest rate. Recently, a new ETF was launched that provides an interesting alternative to money market […]

Snap Up These Two Weekly Dividend Payers Yielding 21% and 35%

Snap Up These Two Weekly Dividend Payers Yielding 21% and 35%

On March 7, 2024, Roundhill Investments launched the first two ETFs utilizing zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options to generate income and pay dividends to investors. The team at Roundhill recently released a report detailing the returns and features of these two high-yield funds. The two Roundhill ETFs are: ·       Roundhill Innovation-100 0DTE Covered Call […]

Where to Put Your Cash to Ride Out the Storm

Where to Put Your Cash to Ride Out the Storm

With the stock market in a downturn, my publisher says fewer people are signing up for newsletters because they’re sitting on their hands. Fear has taken control. I would think that with stock prices going down, investors would be looking for ideas and strategies that let them weather the decline without giving in to the […]

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Number One Energy Midstream Stock To Lock In Yield and Growth

Operations in the energy sector can be divided into three distinct subsectors: upstream, midstream, and downstream.  Profits from two of them—upstream and downstream—vary significantly, with price changes for crude oil, natural gas, and refined fuels. The third sector, midstream, has stable revenue streams and makes a good choice for income-focused investors. Major energy companies like […]

Which High-Yield JP Morgan ETF Is Right for You?

Which High-Yield JP Morgan ETF Is Right for You?

Over the last couple of years, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that use covered call strategies to generate income have become the rage. I have a tracking list of 98 ETFs, 55 of which have launched in the last two years. Today, I’m focusing my attention on two of these funds. Their sponsors only wish to gather […]

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How Dividend Dates Work, and When You Actually Get Paid

Among the subscribers to my Dividend Hunter, there is a wide range of stock market investing experience. From the emails I receive, I know that it is easy for both beginners and more experienced investors to have trouble keeping up with how companies announce dividends and when you’ll see the cash in your brokerage account. […]