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.

Oil Price Shock 2024: The Path To $300

Major disruption of global oil supplies could cause global oil prices to rise to $300 per barrel in 2024. The Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal, and Bab el-Mandab are key choke points for global oil supply disruptions. Attacks on oil export infrastructure in Saudi Arabia could also cause massive disruptions.

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.

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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.

First Week of April 19th Options Trading For ALPS ETF Trust - Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP)

KYN: Decent, But Maybe Not The Best Fund In The Sector

Kayne Anderson Energy Infrastructure Fund offers investors a way to add midstream master limited partnerships and corporations to their retirement accounts. Midstream companies provide stable cash flows and high yields. The fund has outperformed the S&P 500 Index and the Alerian MLP Index recently. Its current yield is higher than most individual midstream companies. Shares of the fund are up 14.46% since the last article was published.

An Investor’s Guide to the Tax Advantages of MLP ETFs

Newcomer Westwood Rolls Out Midstream MLP ETF

Very Good News For Energy Stocks

Energy stocks are no longer the table pounding buys that they used to be. However, there are still several compelling reasons to invest in certain energy stocks. High Yield Investor shares some of our top picks of the moment in the sector. The energy sector's future returns may be limited by economic slowdowns and the shift towards renewable energy.

3 Big Fat Dividends For Retirement In April 2024

There are four key qualities that retirees looking to retire on dividends should look for. The dividends should come from defensive and durable companies with strong balance sheets. Three stocks with big, fat dividends meet these four criteria. Realty Income Stock is one of three attractive dividend stocks to buy for retirement in April 2024.

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Seize the Opportunity in MLP Valuations

PFFA: A View From The Top

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FEN: Impending ETF Conversion Makes This Fund A Good Short-Term Play

First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund offers investors a way to add midstream partnerships to retirement accounts without tax complications. The fund's current yield of 7.43% is lower than some other options in the midstream energy space. Fund is converting into an ETF within the next month, which will erase the fund's discount. Fund has historically performed well and did not decline as much as other funds during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Why The Market May Be About To Get Turned Upside Down

Tech stocks, especially AI-related stocks like NVIDIA, have soared to new heights so far in 2024. Several other sectors have been left behind. The underlying fundamentals and macro trends imply the market's current trend could be about to get turned upside down. In this article, we look at the recent winners and losers in the market. We also share why we think the winning sectors are nearly out of runway.

MPLX: Upside Getting Squeezed But Still A Strong Income Play Yielding 8.32%

MLP sector has had a strong year, but room for further growth is limited. I am no longer bullish on MPLX LP due to its valuation reaching a temporary top. Risks to investment thesis include opportunity cost, potential retracement, and regulation risks.

If I Could Only Own 4 Midstream Stocks, It Would Be These

The midstream sector has been my favorite overall sector since the energy price crash in 2020. I loaded up on the sector after energy prices crashed and it has delivered exceptional total returns for my portfolio. I share my top four midstream picks of the moment. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) is one of the four stocks I would own if I could only own four. TC Energy TRP has an impressive track record of growing its dividend.

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