A $1.5 Million Inflation-Resistant Portfolio For Retiring With Dividends

Home Dividends Analysis Dividend Strategy A $1.5 Million Inflation-Resistant Portfolio For Retiring With Dividents. A recent study shows that those nearing retirement think they need a $ 1.5 million nest egg to retire. We look at a strategy for living off of dividends from a portfolio that generates $82,000 in dividend income. The portfolio is set up to grow its payouts at a pace that comfortably exceeds the Fed's 2% inflation target.

Stocks Edge Higher As Earnings Provide Support, Tesla Sinks To 15-Month Lows, Bitcoin Rebounds: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

All major indices were in the green during midday trading in New York on Thursday. S&P 500 index aiming to snap a four-day losing streak. Airline stocks continued their upward momentum, with the U.S. Jets ETF climbing 2.7%. Bitcoin rallied 4% to reach $63,700 ahead of the halving event.

Wednesday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Financial

Stocks Fall As Geopolitics, Economic Worries Spook Investors, Chipmakers Sell Off, Bitcoin Tumbles To $60,000: What's Driving Markets Wednesday?

The S&P 500 declined by 0.5% in Wednesday's trading session. Bitcoin hit an intraday low of $59,650, down 18% since its peak in March. Investors sought refuge in Treasuries for liquidity, with yields dropping by 8 basis points. The situation in the Middle East remains uncertain.

Analysts Expect XLU Will Reach $69

DTE Energy: A Much-Improved Growth Story With A Better Valuation (Rating Upgrade)

DTE Energy (DTE) is the largest utility in Michigan. The rate on the US 10-year Treasury note has risen to near 4.7%. Higher borrowing costs are bad news for rate-sensitive Utilities sector stocks. DTE Energy's EPS growth trajectory appears solid, and the stock is a buy on valuation.

AI is set to overhaul the utilities market - CFA Institute

Energy AI is set to overhaul the utilities market - CFA Institute. The Department of Energy has committed $3B for AI-centric smart grid programs to help combat the complex challenges the utility sector faces. CFA predicted that AI and other digital tools will help to overhaul parts of the U.S. Power grid.

AI To The Rescue? Overhauling The U.S. Power Grid On The Path To Net Zero

Overhauling The U.S. Power Grid On The Path To Net Zero. Electricity grid operators in the United States have begun to use AI and other digital tools to analyze vast amounts of data. The path to attaining zero emissions by 2050 calls for an overhaul of the global power grid.

My Favorite Sectors To Find Dividend Stocks In April 2024

Selecting the right sectors for dividend stocks is crucial for long-term total return outperformance and sustainable dividend growth. The sectors that tend to contain the most great long- term dividend investments are: REITs, utility, infrastructure, and midstream Alternative Asset Managers. High Yield Investor shares the criteria that he looks for and his favorite sectors.

The Best Dividend Stocks In A Higher-For-Longer Interest Rate Environment

The Best Dividend Stocks In A Higher-For-Longer Interest Rate Environment. The latest CPI report showed that inflation accelerated on a year-over-year basis. As a result, interest rates are likely to remain higher for longer. However, there are still attractive opportunities in the high-yield space in a higher-for-longer environment. Characteristics of good dividend stocks for high-rate environments: Their underlying cash flows increase in an elevated interest rate environment.

XLU: The Near-Term Outlook For The Utility Sector Is Not Promising (Rating Downgrade)

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF became the main laggard in the U.S. Stock market for the last 12 months. The utilities sector delivered a negative earnings growth surprise in the last quarter. With a weak near-term outlook and 8.5% upside potential, Justin Paget downgrades his previous Buy rating on XLU.

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

Should You Invest in the Vanguard Utilities ETF (VPU)?

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.

S&P 500 notches worst weekly performance since October on sticky inflation woes

S&P 500 notches worst weekly performance since October on sticky inflation woes. The benchmark index retreated 1.56% for the week to end at 5,123.41 points, posting losses in three out of five sessions. This week's decline was primarily due to hotter-than-expected consumer inflation report.

S&P 500: How The Broadening Story Could Push Equities Higher

Friday Sector Leaders: Utilities, Financial

PDI: 14% Dividend Is Not Enough

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund's large exposure to mortgage-backed securities poses a significant risk. The fund's 14% dividend yield is not enough to compensate for the risk exposure of its underlying holdings. PDI significantly underperforms its total return to other benchmarks over a reasonably long period.

Duke Energy least shorted utility stock in March

Energy Duke Energy least shorted utility stock in March compared to February 2024. Average short interest rose by six basis points to 1.73% of shares float in March. Gas utilities were the most shorted among S&P 500 utility sub-sectors. Year-to-date, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund has gained 0.68%.

XLU, NEE, SO, DUK: ETF Outflow Alert