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…
There Is No Melt-Up In Dividend Stocks, Yet
Summary Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It’s to see my dividends coming in. – John D. Rockefeller. Dividend stocks, once a stalwart of steady performance…
Is Chevron a good dividend stock amid uncertainty about oil and the debt ceiling?
The broader markets have seen cautious trading lately amid ongoing discussions about the U.S. debt ceiling, uncertainty that could send investors scrambling for safety plays, leading to a raised profile…
How to Choose a Great Dividend-Income ETF
Dividend-income funds may look appealing to those seeking a stable source of income. Done well, they can deliver on that objective. But there is some nuance to determining what constitutes…
Why dividend growth investors may want to pass on ETFs
Dividend growth is one of the most powerful concepts in investing because it’s so compellingly simple. A company paying a dividend that rises year by year generally can be considered…
VIG Vs. VIGI: One Of These Is The Best Dividend Aristocrat ETF
Summary How World-Beater ETFs Can Change Your Life The Dividend Kings ZEUS Income Growth Portfolio This is the target allocation of the DK ZEUS Income Growth portfolio, which is what…
US dividend funds see biggest quarterly outflows in 2-1/2 years
U.S. dividend funds have faced steep outflows this year after strong inflows last year as investors rush to safer money market funds and bank deposits, providing high returns without much…
Which Type of Dividend Fund Do You Prefer?
Which Type of Dividend Fund Do You Prefer? They may carry the same name, but not the same investment approach. Mentioned: Vanguard Dividend Growth Inv (VDIGX), Columbia Dividend Income Inst…