SCHD: No Interest Rate Cuts Expected Soon

The Fed is unlikely to start cutting rates soon due to a resilient U.S. Economy, strong labor market, and steady increase in energy prices. Schwab U.s. Dividend Equity ETF's portfolio is mostly made up of defensive sectors. The rally in technology may become more attractive as the rally in tech cools down. I reiterate my "Strong Buy" rating for SCHD.

The Best High-Yield Dividend Growth Stocks For Long-Term Investing

Dividend growth stocks provide passive income compounding through per-share dividend growth and reinvestment of dividends. We share six traits of the best high-yield dividend growth stocks for long-term investing. High Yield Investor shares some of our top picks of the moment. The best companies have a durable and defensive business model and strong balance sheets.

ETF Fundamental Report for SCHD

The Biggest Mistakes To Avoid In Dividend Investing

Dividend investing is one of the most rewarding paths to long-term wealth compounding and financial independence. Samuel Smith Investing Group Leader shares three of the biggest mistakes that dividend investors often make. Chasing high yields without considering the company's fundamentals is a common mistake. Not accounting for the impact of rising interest rates on your portfolio is also a mistake.

DTD: Not The Most Ideal Pick

Is iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE) a Strong ETF Right Now?

DGRW: Fundamental Drag Is Confirmed And There Is Still No Reason To Go Long Here

The WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund has fallen short of the S&P 500 in recent years. DGRW is a dividend-focused ETF that uses fundamental screens to select quality and growth stocks. In September last year, I wrote a thesis on DGRw and outlined several reasons why it is unattractive as a dividend fund. In this article, I elaborate on why I still do not see a reason to go long this ETF.

Plan For A Secure Retirement With A $100,000 Aggressive, 15-Stock Dividend Growth Portfolio

Plan For A Secure Retirement With A $100,000 Aggressive, 15-Stock Dividend Growth Portfolio. Inadequate pension savings and ever-increasing longevity is threatening investors' well-being in retirement. Planning for retirement is a life-long process, the earlier an individual starts, the better. Investing as little as $100k in your 30s with an aggressive dividend growth strategy has the potential to grow into a significant portfolio by retirement. Instead of chasing high-yield stocks, consider a low yield, but double-digit EPS growth portfolio.

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: SCHD

Buyback Bonanza: The Top 7 ETFs to Profit From Corporate Cash Splurges

80% of S&P 500 companies are entering pre-earnings buyback blackouts. Historically, corporate buybacks have bolstered stock prices. These buyback ETFs could be in an undervalued spot. IShares U.S. Dividend and BuybackETFs are seven to consider for April.

Should iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) Be on Your Investing Radar?

Is WisdomTree U.S. Total Dividend ETF (DTD) a Strong ETF Right Now?

Weekly Report: what happened at SCHD 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.

SPHD: High Dividend, But There Are Better Options

The Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF provides a monthly stream of passive income with low volatility. SPHD has a decent dividend yield of 4.37%, but its dividend growth has been low compared to other options. The fund does provide a decent amount of dividend income, but there are better options.

ETF Analysis: Do Historical Returns Predict Future Returns?

Historic returns are among the first things investors consider when analyzing an ETF. This article ranks hundreds of small-cap, mid-cap and large-cap ETFs by their one-year, three-year and five-year returns by segment and style. Do Historical Returns Predict Future Returns? examines hundreds of U.S. Equity ETFs. Using over 4,000 data points for 576 EquityETFs over 23 years.

SCHD: Left Behind By The Generative AI Hype, Buy For Long-Term Diversification

SCHD has underperformed the wider market and high-growth stocks, but its appeal lies in being part of a diversified portfolio for dividend-oriented investors. The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF recently underwent a portfolio reshuffling. SCHD's focus on delivering sustainable dividends has led to its underwhelming performance. The market is increasingly focusing on Generative AI and the Magnificent Seven.

3 Upcoming Dividend Increases Including A King

Colgate-Palmolive extends its 61-year streak of dividend increases with a 4.2% increase. The article provides a list of top stocks expected to increase dividends and offers insights on dividend streak categories. This week, we have three six new dividend increases, including dividend king colgate-palmolive.

VYM Continues To Rally And Can Climb Higher While Outpacing SCHD

An Important Warning For High Yield Investors

High-yield stocks have sold off due to accelerating inflation. The March CPI report shows inflation actually accelerating rather than decelerating. Long-term interest rates are quite possibly too low and will likely continue to rise. The Fed may not be able to cut rates meaningfully for the foreseeable future. This is an important warning for high-y yield investors and some of our top picks.