The Dividend Myth That Is Hurting Retirees
Summary I bet that many income investors are relatively satisfied with the yield levels that can be accessed through various market channels. While we don’t have the same luxury as…
Dividends Are Sending A Signal
Summary Recently, I saw a very curious chart. It showed that the market’s dividend yield (indexes such as S&P 500 is very close to the lowest level in recent decades.…
20 dividend stocks outperforming the S&P 500 as markets turn defensive
Dividend-focused stocks could attract renewed investor attention on Wednesday as Wall Street prepares for a weaker open following a resurgence of tensions in the Middle East. Markets turned defensive after…
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.…