What I Wish I Knew About Dividend Stocks Before Buying ETFs And CEFs

Many dividend investors choose to invest in dividend exchange-traded funds instead of selecting individual dividend stocks. High Yield Investor Investing Group Leader shares why he prefers investing in individual stocks over dividend ETFs and CEFs. What I Wish I Knew About Dividend Stocks Before Buying ETFs And CEFs is a great way to compound wealth.

My 9.5% Income Portfolio - Reinvesting Dividends

Guido Persichino has chosen not to automatically reinvest dividends from his stocks. The magic of compound interest is the mechanism of earning interest on both the principal amount and the accumulated interests. Automatic reinvestment of dividends can passively trigger this mechanism for any security in his income portfolio. The Magic Square is a symbol of medieval mysticism.

Weekly Report: what happened at RQI last week (0415-0419)?

A Hawkish Pivot

U.S. Equity markets posted their worst week in a year while benchmark interest rates surged to five-month highs. The S&P 500 declined another 3.1% this week. High-flying technology stocks were particularly hard hit. Earnings season is off to a shaky start for office REITs.

RFI: Similar Yield To Other Cohen & Steers REIT CEFs, Yet At Lower Risk

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty (RFI) is a real estate focused closed end fund. The fund invests in equity REITs, preferred shares and fixed income securities. RFI does not carry an external leverage component and is well-diversified across different sectors. I downgraded RNP earlier this month, but am now more bullish on RFI. It has a similar yield to other Cohen and Steers REIT CEFs, Yet At Lower Risk.

REIT Earnings Preview: Delay And Pray

A 7-Fund Portfolio For Big Dividends And Strong Growth

Stop Looking In Dumpsters For High Yields, Enjoy These 2 Picks Instead

Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund: The Fund's Lack Of Leverage Is Paying Off

IGR: No Near-Term Upside Catalyst, But The Fund Did Cover Its Distribution Last Year

Weekly Report: what happened at RQI last week (0408-0412)?

Strategies For Building A High-Yield, Low-Risk Dividend Portfolio

Investing in high-yield, low-risk dividend stocks can generate dependable passive income while preserving and growing principal over the long term. The key to selecting the right stocks is to select stocks that pay dependable dividends. Companies in the utility, real estate, and infrastructure sectors are good choices for a high-risk portfolio.

Here We Go Again

8-10% Yields: 4 Monthly Dividend CEFs To Buy In April 2024

Monthly dividends are popular for income investors. Investing in monthly paying high-yielding closed-end funds offers diversification, leverage, and professional management. We detail four CEFs that offer attractive monthly dividends and meaningful upside potential in April 2024. Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund (RQI) offers an 8.2% dividend yield.

Weekly Report: what happened at RQI last week (0401-0405)?

A Crude Problem

Investing In Real Estate Through REITs

Real estate investment through REITs is popular because they distribute generous dividends and are easy to understand. Real estate brings great diversification to your portfolio. The Dividend Guy says real estate is a great sector to start with if you want to invest in real estate.

Strategic Allocation For A $100,000 Dividend Income Portfolio With A Sustainable Dividend Yield

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio shows potential to blend dividend income with dividend growth. William Potter shows how you could allocate the amount of $100,000 to the current composition of the portfolio. The portfolio showcases significant potential for dividend growth, with 19 of the 21 picks exhibiting positive 3-year growth rates. Three dividend income-producing ETFs have significantly underperformed the S&P 500.

VNQ: Portfolio Holding Shifts Improve This ETF [Upgrade]

Vanguard's Real Estate Index presents a Strong Buy opportunity in the beaten-up real estate sector. Lower interest rates and potential future rate cuts could serve as catalysts for VNQ's price growth. Portfolio shifts towards data center and industrial REITs are beneficial for the index's price recovery.

What I Wish I Knew About High-Dividend Stocks