One Of The Huge Mistakes Dividend Investors Are Making Right Now
Summary Recently, a reader commented to me that this is a “momentum market,” in which, in order to achieve attractive performance, it is important to invest where the market has…
15 dividend stocks outpacing Wall Street as the Nasdaq and S&P 500 struggle
Amid a cautious trading session on Tuesday, Wall Street was mostly lower, with the S&P 500 (SP500 down roughly 1% and the Nasdaq Composite (COMP:IND falling 1.5%. Investor sentiment has…
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…
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…
What Real Estate Investors Get Wrong About REITs
Summary I believe that REITs (VNQ are fundamentally better investments than private real estate because they offer higher returns with lower risk and require far less effort. This is not…
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.…
Is It Time to Reconsider Dividend Funds?
New ETF choices for income-seeking investors are challenging the status quo. Editor’s Note: A version of this article was published on May 17, 2024. Income-seeking investors have more options than…
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…