June marks the 10th anniversary of my Dividend Hunter newsletter. While I tend to stay in my bubble and work, I am told that very few investment newsletters reach the ten-year mark. I attribute the longevity of the Dividend Hunter to an effective investment strategy and an engaged subscriber base that helps me work every […]
7% Yield and Consistent Dividend Growth
An attractive yield plus solid dividend growth is a surefire strategy for building investment income and wealth. Energy midstream stocks offer a hard-to-beat combination of yield and dividend increases for investors who want to follow this strategy. Energy infrastructure/midstream companies are split pretty evenly between those organized as Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) and C-corporations. Managed […]
Trade of the Week: GOOS
Last week, in my 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on premium outerwear company, Canada Goose (GOOS). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. GOOS put premiums were elevated at the time due to upcoming earnings. […]
How to Trade Covered Calls on Gold – Without Touching Options
Since the October low of $1,810 per ounce, gold has rocketed higher by 34% to currently trade for over $2,400. I hope you have some direct exposure to the price of gold. However, another way to invest in the precious metal and earn cash income is through covered call option trading. And there’s a great […]
How AI Will Change U.S. Infrastructure Forever
Recently, the AI discussion has taken a turn with the realization that the production of advanced AI chips and the building of massive data centers to house those chips will dramatically increase the amount of electric power needed in the U.S. A recent forecast change by Georgia Power illustrates how much power demand will grow […]
Trade of the Week: HOOD
In my 48-Hour Income service last week, we sold a cash-secured put on mobile brokerage company, Robinhood (HOOD). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. HOOD put premiums were elevated at the time due to upcoming earnings. The […]
Big Change Coming to Ex-Div Dates – Here’s How to Prepare
Most investors who own dividend-paying stocks are aware of the ex-dividend phenomenon. To receive an upcoming dividend payment, shares must be owned before the stock goes ex-dividend. That’s why you need to be aware of a big change coming to ex-div dates next week. A dividend announcement includes three pieces of information: the amount of […]
Dogfight: Tesla Covered-Call ETFs One v. One
During my time as a fighter pilot, a one-versus-one dogfight was one of the most challenging types of flights. This type of mission pitted one pilot’s skills against his opponent. This air combat training was not the type of flight in which you wanted to come home second best. The new category of single stock […]
Trade of the Week: FSLY
Last week, in my 48-Hour Income service, we sold a cash-secured put on content delivery company, Fastly (FSLY). In 48-Hour Income, the goal of the service is to generate 1% to 3% returns per week by selling 2-day puts in certain stocks. While we have a roughly 85% success rate to date, FSLY was an […]
The Best Dividend Growth Stock Money Can Buy
Investing in dividend growth stocks is a proven strategy for building wealth. Stock prices of companies that steadily and regularly grow their dividends will see share price appreciation driven by the dividend growth. Plus, the dividend yield adds to the total return. And I may just have found the best dividend growth stock money can […]