Dividends & Income Archive
Income investors love dividends – and for good reason. The right dividend stocks are safe, reliable and sport yields far higher than bonds. Just take a look at the S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index to see what kind of rewards a picky dividend investor can collect. The Index, which tracks superb dividend payers, outperforms the S&P 500 more than half of the time – achieving significantly higher returns.
Is Windstream the Next Dividend Death Trap?
By Louis Basenese - May 2nd, 2013
Proof that making it onto this coveted list is actually the kiss of death for dividend stocks. More »
The Latest Cure for Your High-Yield Hunger Pains
By Louis Basenese - Apr 18th, 2013
Data shows that investors are starving for income right now. With that in mind, here’s the best way to earn above-average yields while reducing risk at the same time. More »
The Number One Reason Dividend Stocks Aren’t Doomed
By Louis Basenese - Mar 27th, 2013
I was recently asked if dividend stocks were the next investment craze destined to fade. My response? Not a chance! More »
Time to Jump into the Next Merger Arbitrage Opportunity
By Louis Basenese - Mar 14th, 2013
This opportunity to earn a 5% spread just turned into a quick 15% windfall. Here’s how… More »
Three Charts, Three Busted Dividend Myths
By Louis Basenese - Feb 25th, 2013
In honor of Myth-Busting Monday, I’m tackling three pesky myths about dividend investing with a little help from some charts. More »
Need More Income? Consider This Merger Arbitrage Play
By Louis Basenese - Feb 12th, 2013
This simple, safe and proven strategy produces excellent income time after time. And this stock just fell right into our yield sweet spot... More »
The Bullish Case for Dividend Stocks in One Chart
By Louis Basenese - Feb 1st, 2013
Like every Friday, we’re letting the pictures do the talking. And they’re screaming about GDP growth, the bull market and dividends. Take a look… More »
Friday Charts: Real Estate Recovery, Rotten Apple and Dividends
By Louis Basenese - Jan 25th, 2013
In this week’s edition, we’re sharing an ugly-looking Apple chart and the number one reason why real estate prices will keep rising. More »
Friday Charts: Debt, Dividends, India and The Most Profitable Finger Exercise Ever
By Louis Basenese - Dec 7th, 2012
Lots of pictures - very few words. We’re recapping the week’s most important investment news with charts. Enjoy! More »
Just How “Super” is the Super Dividend ETF?
By Steve Gunn - Oct 18th, 2012
My step-by-step process for measuring a stock ETF’s worth. More »
