Dividends have been a significant contributor to total shareholder returns. According to S&P Global, they have contributed about a third of the S&P 500’s total return since 1926. Dividend stocks also pay cash that can be a reliable supplement to your income. If you want to boost your passive income stream, dividend stocks are a …
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Investors are getting another education on volatility. It’s been a white-knuckle roller coaster ride since the pandemic hit. Stocks crashed, then soared, then crashed again. Then for most of this year, the market roared higher, only to pull back again. Particularly during down markets, investors turn to dividend aristocrats to buy. That’s because stocks that …
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In today’s investing climate, the allure of low-beta stocks stands out amidst the prevailing volatility. With central banks considering hikes in interest rates and rising oil prices, portfolios filled with high-volatility positions could see sharper declines than the S&P 500 index during downturns. This environment can lead investors to adopt a defensive stance or even …
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Global defense spending increased for the eighth consecutive year in 2022 and touched an all-time high of $2.24 trillion. Given the multiple points of geopolitical friction globally, it’s likely that defense spending will continue to increase at a healthy pace. I would therefore hold some of the best defense stocks in your portfolio for value …
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With rising interest rates, explosive geopolitical tensions, the potential for recession, soaring inflation, and many Americans struggling, pessimism rules the roost. However, don’t let it chase you from the markets. Instead, as Warren Buffett says, be “greedy when others are fearful,” and consider these top stocks to buy on the dip. Or, as he explained …
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Source: jittawit21/Shutterstock.com It’s a myth that making money comes easy in stock markets. This is important to note for all new investors. It takes time to screen businesses and build a portfolio that can navigate bad times and deliver big rewards in good times. There is also no doubt that potential millionaire makers in a …
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With interest rates going up, there are more opportunities than ever for generous income. That doesn’t just apply to the fixed income market, either. This is driving more and more investors to high-paying dividend stocks. With the sell-off in defensive blue-chip stocks, there are a number of sleep well at night high-quality companies paying huge …
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Market volatility in 2023 has made some equities overvalued and other undervalued. Investors have fled some sectors and industries because their results are sensitive to inflation and rapidly rising interest rates. They also fear a recession. However, despite predictions to the contrary, a recession has yet to occur. As a result, some equities are mispriced. …
Source: Kodda / Shutterstock.com Recently, we have had a great bullish rally for crude oil, both WTI and Brent, which has undoubtedly drawn attention to the energy sector and has turned on the lights to invest in the sector. Many companies are doing incredible work within this sector, bringing great value to the whole energy …
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Dividend stocks might be your portfolio’s antidote to protect itself against a dark economic winter. Historically, dividend-paying companies, often established and financially stable, are more resilient to economic downturns. What’s more, the power of compounding returns, where dividends are reinvested, offers significant long-term growth potential. As markets dip further and further, you can capitalize on …
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