Saturday, April 26, 2025
Dear Reader, Corporations’ renewed focus on “returning cash to shareholders” is laudable, but misleading. As with all things investment-related, you can only determine whether something is a good deal for investors by understanding the nuances of how companies implement these policies. When business results are good, corporate boards of directors often choose (as they should) […]
Roundhill Ball Metaverse ETF (META) has doubled its net asset value from $130 million to $260 million since Facebook (FB) changed its name to Meta Platforms two weeks ago. Volumes have also soared on the ETF. It may have been a serendipitous case of being in the right place at the right time for the […]
In the middle of last month, I spent two days on the road to pick up a new travel trailer I purchased from an out-of-state dealer. While driving during stock market hours, I use SiriusXM radio to listen to CNBC and Fox Business, keeping up with the day’s financial news. While I enjoy the information, […]
Dear Reader, Talking about investment yields and returns can be confusing, and actually understanding what happens can be even more daunting. However, we are trying to make money on our money, and understanding potential returns – both as percentages and dollars – helps separate good opportunities from those that are less attractive. If you have […]
They say you can’t have it all, and that there’s no free lunch in investing. All true. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have both high monthly yields and be safe. Look, I spend as much of my time as possible on the road… Driving from camping site to camping site, seeing as much of […]
Recently, Seeking Alpha put out a list of low-valuation ETFs with strong performance year-to-date for 2021 – and I noticed one very familiar name on the list… The short discussion pointed out how investors may benefit from a shift away from high-valuation growth investments, to those with lower valuations that are also out of favor […]
Covered calls are one of my favorite strategies. They’re safe… Simple to make (once you get the hang of them)… And can create double-digit yields on stocks that don’t pay any dividends. The thing is, getting started with covered calls can be tricky. Especially if you’re new to options. That’s where today’s ETF comes in. […]
The “buy now, pay later” market has become popular for consumers who are strapped for cash, or want to make monthly payments, without the prolonged effect of compounding interest. One of the emerging leaders in this niche market is Affirm Holdings (AFRM). Affirm Holdings made its stock debut in mid-January following its initial public offering. […]
Dear Reader, The official numbers finally show what we’ve all felt in our wallets for months if not years: Inflation is here. No wonder – 40% of U.S. dollars in circulation were printed in the last 12 months. Whether that inflation is here to stay or not, we as investors have to adapt. That’s why […]
Every quarter, companies report their earnings. And every quarter new investors ask what to look for in earnings reports from dividend stocks. Most companies follow a calendar quarter, so I will be digging through a flood of third-quarter earnings reports over the next four weeks. While I review hundreds of company earnings reports, I focus […]
