Finding a good dividend stock to buy is the most stable way to make money in the stock market.
It allows you to earn steady, passive income – no matter how the individual stock price performs.
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One of the Best Dividend Stocks to Buy in 2016
Dividend stocks are an essential component of any portfolio.
Not only do they offer passive, effortless income every quarter, but they also act as a financial buffer against market volatility.
Increase Your Return on Investment with This One Easy Strategy in 2016
You don't need a ton of money to increase your return on investment in today's volatile market. You just need the right strategy.
In fact, the best way to squeeze the most return on investment from an unstable market is through discipline, not wealth. That's according to Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald, a seasoned market analyst with over 30 years of investing experience.
Income Investors Will Look Very Smart with These Gains
Call it the "Summer of Pain." All the major indexes are down for the year, flirting with textbook "correction territory."
Utility stocks, as tracked by the Utilities SPDR ETF, have been among the hardest hit. The XLU ETF is now off an eye-watering 20% from its February 2015 highs.
The trouble is, the utility sector is a massive favorite among income investors, thanks to its stability and generous yields. XLU, for instance, pays close to 4%.
Buy Quality Dividend-Paying Stocks Now - and Dump These
What an excellent time to go shopping for high-quality dividend-paying stocks…
While market low times are great for dividends, some stocks should be sold.
Here are the dangerous "weak-money" stocks to sell right now...
How We'll Profit as Volatility Shakes Out the "Weak Money"
After seven down days in a row, the markets roared back Monday and appeared to erase last week's sharp declines. Now, Monday's action looked impressive by any measure… but the "green" chart I'm about to show you told me that we were looking at something other than the start of a sustainable rally. And just […]
The Secret to Superior Returns
Many people are surprised to learn that dividend income and reinvestment can account for nearly 90% of total stock market returns over time.
That's right. Not a quarter… Not half… But 90%.
But the potential returns we can bank with this simple method can be much, much higher...
3 New Master Limited Partnerships to Watch in 2015
Master limited partnerships (MLPs) saw incredible growth last year – and the sector shows no sign of slowing down in 2015.
With oil prices expected to slowly recover, MLPs will stay profitable throughout any short-term downturns in 2015.
Here's how you can play the expanding MLP market in 2015...
These 33 Stocks That Pay Dividends Boosted Payouts Last Week
Last week's Dow Jones performance is yet another reason to buy stocks that pay dividends. The index shed nearly 500 points.
Dividend payers tend to be less volatile than nonpayers and hold up better when the market slips. In 2008, dividend-paying stocks lost an average of 39% on a total-return basis. But nonpayers shed 45.4%. In 2002, nonpayers plunged 30.3%. Dividend stocks lost just 10.9%.
Here's a list of 33 notable payout hikes and special dividends from the week ending Jan. 30, 2015...
These 30 Dividend-Paying Stocks Just Hiked Payouts for Higher Yield
It's still a great time to look for more value in dividend-paying stocks as interest rates remain low.
Indeed, more than half of S&P 500 stocks sport a dividend yield above the 10-year Treasury's 1.82%. Further, dividend stocks offer capital appreciation potential. Investors can't get that from Treasuries.