Equity Income Investing Redux

High-yielding stocks are positioned to perform better over the next year. The top 20% of dividend-paying stocks in the S&P 500 Index have returned 13.5% in the 12 months through March. Over the past 30 years, the highest quintile of high-yield stocks have outperformed.

SCHY: How The Fed's Policies Make International Dividend Stocks An Attractive Bet

The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain higher interest rates. The ECB and BoE are likely to shift to lower interest rates and the FED will be left alone. The divergence in interest rates presents an opportunity to invest in international dividend stocks, which are expected to outperform their US counterparts. The Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF is the recommended investment tool for betting on international interest rates due to its low expense ratio and exposure to developed countries. Richard Drury: The FED and international rates will decrease and SCHY will benefit.

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VYMI: Solid Mix Of Positive Qualities Among International Dividend Funds

Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF offers a high amount of international diversification, a solid dividend yield, and attractive valuation compared to peer funds. Vanguard's 2023 Market Outlook predicts the outperformance of international equities. VYMI has seen a 5-year average annual return of 6.43%. The fund tracks the FTSE All-World ex U.S. High D dividend index.

VYMI: Foreign Blue Chips Participating In The Rally, More Upside Expected

US stocks outperformed international stocks in Q1. The S&P 500 returned close to 10% and the ex-US index returned near 5% through March 27. The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index Fund ETF kept pace with US large caps over the back half of the quarter. VYMI's technical situation has improved, with growing assets, low valuation and positive momentum indicators.

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Very Good News For Dividend Stocks

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How I Construct My Dividend Growth-Focused Roth IRA Portfolio

Austin Rogers: Dividend growth investing allows for versatility in portfolio construction and strategies. He discusses his approach to dividend investing in his Roth IRA and taxable accounts. He emphasizes long-term dividend growth in one account and maximizing current and future income in the other. Rogers says he has more money invested in his taxable account than his retirement account.

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Designing Multi-Asset Income: It's Complementary

Investors are increasingly looking for strategies that can deliver on specific goals. Multi-asset income strategies are becoming more popular. The key is designing complementary exposures. Real estate is driven by distinctive underlying fundamentals. Diversification has helped income-focused portfolios over the long term.

Income Opportunities In An Evolving Investment Landscape

Ed Perks: The Federal Reserve is now more focused on normalizing its policy and maximizing employment. The Fed's policy actions continue to be front and center for both the fixed income and equity markets. The investment landscape continues to evolve as the Fed responds to economic data. Ed Perks, Chief Investment Officer of Franklin Income Investors, explores the impact of these changes on the markets.

Vanguard CEO and chair Tim Buckley to step down

Financials Vanguard CEO and chair Tim Buckley to step down Feb. 29, 2024. Buckley had been with the company for over three decades, having joined in 1991. The company said it has started a process to select a new chief. Vanguard said its CEO and chairman, Tim Buckley will retire by the end of the year.

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The Waiting Game: Markets Anxious For Clarity From The Fed

Last week was a busy one for data and markets. Hotter-than-expected US inflation data roiled markets. Disinflation continues in Western developed economies. Japan and the UK are technically in recession in the back half of 2023. Uncertainty about the path ahead for US Federal Reserve rate cuts has had impact on small-cap stocks.

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