As the bull market broadens into 2024, several long-term stocks can be expected to run higher. Well-known chart analyst Charlie Bilello points out that the “Magnificent Seven” gained 75% in 2023 while the other 493 companies in the S&P 500 index gained 12% over the past year. This leaves a sizable amount of catch-up room for equities. Investors who look beyond the Magnificent Seven…
The vast majority of stocks that distribute dividends pay them out on a quarterly basis, but there are some that issue them monthly. Monthly dividend payers are often a favorite among income investors or those in retirement who appreciate the more frequent payouts. Typically, most of them are real estate investment trusts, or REITs, which are required by federal statute to…
As an investor, you can’t afford to be parochial. You must look beyond America’s shores and gain international exposure. If you’re looking to add international flavor to your portfolio, investing in companies that trade in the U.S. as American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) is an easy way to do so. Even seasoned investors could use a quick refresher course on ADRs.…
Get ready for the December installment of Chris and David talking all things stock market on The David Lin Report! Key Questions Asked: The S&P 500 looks like it may end 2023 at a year-to-date high. Do you think a Santa Claus rally will continue to push the S&P 500 higher? As a chartist, how do you trade with regard…
A safe double-digit yield makes it a lot easier to retire. Today we’ll discuss a portfolio that pays 14.1% (that’s no typo). If you manage to find these mega-yielders, you can finance your retirement on dividends alone. That means, if you pick the right stocks, you might never need to lay a finger on your retirement principal. In looking ahead to 2024, then, I…
This week, Charlotte Mcleod and I discuss the short and long-term outlook for gold, silver, uranium, the US dollar, commodities, and the seasonality of the stock market on Investing News Network. With the dwindling number of trading days left, it’s time to look into what the coming year may bring. This post appeared first on Technical Traders Ltd.
Preferred stock issues can include a lot of specific features, such as whether they are cumulative or not, convertible or not, and whether there are extraordinary call provisions. With the massive increase in interest rates, preferred stocks with fixed-to-floating coupon rates are poised for significant, locked-in yield increases. That’s a massive 2024 profit opportunity just waiting for you to jump…
Gordon Gekko, the villainous trader you love to hate in the movie Wall Street, put it best: “Sheep get slaughtered.” If you’re worried about your investments in what promises to be a volatile 2024, just remember that passive, sheep-like investors who put their portfolios on automatic pilot will get hurt the worst. No matter what your investment goals or time…
Here’s something you might be surprised to hear: according to the numbers, the US economy is actually doing well—and yet (almost) nobody wants to admit it! It’s a misconception we income investors can exploit with the three high-yielding picks we’ll cover below. It’s a weird turn of events, but it makes sense. Since the pandemic, itself an event of shocking…
Passive income helps investors retire with less financial stress. Passive income can take care of extra bills, but it can also cover your living expenses if you invest in dividend stocks for a long enough amount of time. Investors can choose from many dividend stocks to diversify their portfolios and increase their cash flow. However, a high yield and past successes don’t…