Dumping SCHD
Summary Well, the tides are starting to turn for the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD . Look, it had a great year, and we talked about over the long…
How I Would Invest $2 Million To Retire On Dividends
Summary For many, dividend investing is viewed as a bit of a shortcut to being able to retire, but a higher percentage yield than the 4% rule indicates you would…
Dividend strength meets energy sector surge: Top 10 performers to watch
The energy sector continues to distinguish itself as one of the market’s strongest performers in early 2026, extending gains both on the session and year to date. On Thursday, the…
Revenge Of The Dividend Stocks
Summary Welcome back to my weekly investing-themed variety show! Every week, I seek to understand and explain market trends, especially those relevant to my fellow dividend investors, with the help…
S&P 500 Vs. SCHD: Why Dividends Matter More Than You Think
It won’t come as a surprise to most of you that on the growth-value investment spectrum, my investment strategy leans heavily towards value and puts a large emphasis on dividends.…
What I Wish I Knew Before Investing In Dividend Stocks
As someone who has employed a focus on dividend investing for the vast majority of my investing career, I have been blessed with a lot of success along the way,…
What Trump’s Win Means for Dividend Stock Investors
As investors think about the potential impact of Donald Trump’s win over Kamala Harris, they shouldn’t forget about dividends. For starters, a second Trump term means something won’t happen. Democratic…
Is 2024 Prime Time for Value Stocks?
The tremendous returns for the S&P 500 (SPY enjoyed in 2023 are likely a thing of the past as we turn the calendar over to 2024. Instead the average investor…
Do Dividend ETFs Produce Better Total Return Compared To SPY?
Summary Many arguments have been had related to the advantages, or disadvantages, of dividend-focused investing. For some, it is a matter of focusing on dividends for current income needs. For…
SPYD: I Never Knew A 4.65% Yield Could Come At Such A High Price
As far as I can tell, in all the years I have written almost exclusively about ETFs here on Seeking Alpha, I have never had the opportunity to review SPDR…