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Forget Tech Growth — Mag-7 ETFs Are All About Income

The term Magnificent 7, referring to seven specific top stocks— Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla—was coined in 2023 by a Bank of America stock analyst. The term was a take on the 1960 western, The Magnificent Seven, which was nicely remade in 2016. Surprisingly, there are few ways to invest in […]

Forget AI — Nuclear SMRs Are the Real Next Big Tech

Forget AI — Nuclear SMRs Are the Real Next Big Tech

While it’s outside my usual investing topics, I am hugely interested in the development of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). That we are rapidly moving toward the deployment of SMRs feels like science fiction. These small, 100% reliable and clean power plants have the potential to vastly improve the power grid and the lives of […]

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Excellent Dividend Growth from Energy Midstream

Energy midstream stocks, including master limited partnerships (MLPs), have been an excellent option for investors seeking yield and dividend growth. With the second-quarter earnings season behind us, it’s a good time to see how the sector is doing with dividends. Alerian Energy, now part of VettaFi, publishes indexes that track energy midstream and infrastructure assets. […]

Can These Colorfully Named ETFs Actually Boost Your Account?

Can These Colorfully Named ETFs Actually Boost Your Account?

I recently came across the relatively new high-yield ETFs from NestYield. The website graphics are eye-catching, to say the least. They have my attention, and the next step is to examine their historical and potential performance. Here are a couple of screenshots from the NestYield.com website: EGGQ, EGGS, and EGGY are the stock symbols for […]

Will The Expected Market Meltdown Start In 18 Days?

Will The Expected Market Meltdown Start In 18 Days?

Historically, August and September have been among the most challenging months of the year for stock investors. While this year may buck the trend, it would be beneficial to have a plan in place if the stock market enters a correction before the end of September. Investopedia calls it the September Effect. The article notes […]

Make Money When Oil Prices Climb And When They Fall

Make Money When Oil Prices Climb And When They Fall

When I learned about the business operations of refining companies a decade ago, I became a fan of the sector and the long-term profit rewards that investors can earn from it. The energy sector is divided into three subsectors. Upstream energy companies drill for oil and gas. These companies receive a lot of attention because […]

One Critical Investing Rule AI Can’t Replace

One Critical Investing Rule AI Can’t Replace

When I was a U.S. Air Force pilot, the phrase “Trust but Verify” was used in negotiations with the USSR concerning nuclear arms control agreements. The term is originally a popular Russian phrase that President Ronald Reagan adopted. I was reminded of Reagan’s warning when I read a recent Advisor Update email from The Daily […]

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This 8% Yielder Could Be Worth Nearly Double

Rithm Capital (RITM), formerly New Residential Investments, has been in my Dividend Hunter portfolio since August 2014—eleven years now. A decade ago, the company was a straightforward finance real estate investment trust (REIT) with a unique portfolio of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs). Over the last six years, the company has evolved into a diversified alternative […]

Sell These 3 High-Yield ETFs Now!

Sell These 3 High-Yield ETFs Now!

High-yield, option strategy ETFs have become hugely popular. The number of new ETFs launched in recent years is staggering. I maintain a tracking system for this type of fund, and the number on my list has grown 300% to 120 since the start of 2024. Covered call ETFs are available with a wide range of […]