High-yield dividend stocks typically carry some risk, but the devastating impact of the coronavirus on the economy has upset an otherwise sound strategy.
Many companies that were thriving before the crisis have trimmed or suspended their dividends - including such top names as Disney.
That means income investors are on the hunt for companies least likely to cut payouts as this crisis plays out.
High-yield dividend stocks typically carry some risk, but the devastating impact of the coronavirus on the economy has upset an otherwise sound strategy.
Many companies that were thriving before the crisis have trimmed or suspended their dividends - including such top names as Disney.
That means income investors are on the hunt for companies least likely to cut payouts as this crisis plays out.
And we've got five top picks to get you started...
Global growth forecasts are dropping dramatically, which makes picking stocks as difficult as ever.
But investors looking for guaranteed income can still rely on high-yield dividend stocks.
Today, we'll show you two of our favorite dividend stocks...
Investors interested in safer alternatives to buying stocks just as the economy is teetering should be looking at real estate investment trusts, or REITs.
REITs are even more attractive for investors looking for income.
If you’re looking to invest in e-cigs right now, or trying to find pure play e-cig stocks, you may be disappointed.
That’s not to say the market is barren. There is a lot of room for growth. But to invest in e-cigs, there needs to be a viable public company out there.
However, there are many promising developments that investors need to keep watching…
Dividend investing should be part of every investor's strategy, but it can be more powerful than many think.
In cases where an investor needs extra cash flow for some reason, the passive income of high-yield dividend investing can be just the ticket.
Dividend investing usually won't completely cover an anticipated expense, but it can make a major contribution. It all depends on how much you have to invest, how much you need, and how much risk you're willing to take.
Here's what you need to know to get started...
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Yesterday, we told you that that high-yielding dividend stocks were one of the best ways to navigate this whipsaw market.
Philip Morris (NYSE: PM) stock fell marginally on an earnings release that revealed slowing sales for the third quarter.
Sales fell 0.9%, and earnings per share were down more than 4%. This and the flat returns of the stock may deter some investors from buying PM.
But those investors would miss out on this profit play that the tobacco giant offers...
Investors looking for high-yield dividend stocks have previously eschewed the tech sector, as that's traditionally been a place to invest for growth.
Instead of paying out extra cash to investors, tech high-fliers typically reinvest cash in research and development, mergers and acquisitions, and other classic "growth" strategies.
But a few years ago, things started to change. Now companies like this also exist in the tech sector.
In fact, some of the biggest names in tech have become high-yield dividend stocks that rival traditional dividend-payers in yield and market performance.
Here's why tech got religion on dividends - and five stocks to get you started...
Dividend stocks update: Some 209 companies in the S&P 500 Index have raised dividends so far in 2014.
The average increase has been 15%, and with S&P components sitting on $1.1 trillion in cash, more increases are expected.
UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE: UNH) hiked its quarterly dividend 34% to $0.375 per share last week.
Here are 20 more dividend-paying stocks raising payouts in the week ending June 6.
Dividend Aristocrats are an exceptional bunch of S&P 500 companies that don't just offer high yield – they have increased shareholders' payouts every year for (at least) the last 25 years.
Making the list is indeed an accomplishment.
Industries run the gamut from fast food to financials to oil.
We’ve narrowed the list to a more manageable dozen names across several sectors...
Investors' appetite for top dividend-paying stocks continues to grow as U.S. companies get more generous with distributions.
Annual dividend stock payouts by S&P 500 companies totaled $34.80 per share in 2013, and that amount is expected to grow 9.9% to a record $38.98 a share this year, thanks to the record $1.1 trillion cash sitting on companies' balance sheets as of April 1, 2014.
Following are the 18 dividend stocks raising payouts in the week ending May 30.
While most companies pay dividends on a quarterly basis, monthly dividend stocks distribute their dividend payouts 12 times a year.
Investors pile into monthly dividend payers for a number of reasons. Some use them as a means of getting a steady stream of income. Some find it an efficient way to budget for expenses each month. And, some simply enjoy the frequency of getting a dividend payment 12 times a year instead of once, or every three or six months.
Companies that pay dividends consistently provide better returns than non-payers.
The current trailing 12-month average yield of the Standard & Poor's 500 Index is roughly 2%. Without dividends, the S&P 500 would have turned $10,000 into $42,000 in 20 years. But with dividends, at a modest 2.1% rate, that $10,000 would grow to $61,700 over the same time period.
Investing in dividend stocks has been popular with low interest rates, but it's still a good move as rates rise.
Here are four reasons why dividend-paying stocks will continue to boost your portfolio in 2014…
Investing in dividend stocks has been popular with low interest rates, but it's still a good move as rates rise.
Here are four reasons why dividend-paying stocks will continue to boost your portfolio in 2014…
