Dividend Investing

Strong Dividend Growth From Energy Midstream

Strong Dividend Growth From Energy Midstream

Known for dividends and attractive yields, energy midstream stocks have been a hot stock sector for the last five years. For example, the Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) returned 239% over the last five years. The 2025 bear market (mid-February through early April) saw the midstream sector drop by 20%, similar to […]

What Did You Do During the April Stock Market Crash?

What Did You Do During the April Stock Market Crash?

President Trump’s “Liberation Day” announcement of imposing significant tariffs on the rest of the world triggered a steep and scary sell-off in the stock market. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices reached bear market (more than 20% down) from their mid-February record highs. The fast and furious market crash had investors—both individuals and professionals—selling […]

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A New Way to Play Mag-7 Stocks for Dividends

Seven large “mega-cap” stocks drove the bull market returns of 2023 and 2024. Due to their market values, these stocks—Apple, Microsoft, Nvidia, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Tesla—drive the returns of the S&P 500 and QQQ indexes. They are also widely owned by individual investors. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF (MAGS) launched in April 2023. […]

You’re Committing One of the Seven Deadly Sins of Investors

You’re Committing One of the Seven Deadly Sins of Investors

Recently, I ran across a list of the “7 Deadly Investing Sins Clients Make.” The article was aimed at financial advisors, but I think regular investors would benefit from understanding the list items. Let’s go through the “investing sins,” and I will share my thoughts. Forgetting Arithmetic  My newsletter subscribers manage their own investments, so […]

Possibly the Best Covered Call ETF Strategy

Possibly the Best Covered Call ETF Strategy

ETFs that use covered call option strategies to generate cash and pay big yields have become hugely popular. My database includes more than 100 funds, with new ones launching every week. Fund sponsors continue to develop new strategies to counter the one big negative of covered call trading. I have found one ETF that has […]

Steady Income Surpasses the Tumultuous Ride of Capital Gains

Steady Income Surpasses the Tumultuous Ride of Capital Gains

My Dividend Hunter service focuses on earning income from a portfolio of high-yield investments. When I read analyst ratings on the stocks I recommend, I often find the analysis has the wrong focus. Traditional stock analysis examines a company’s business results and growth prospects to value the share price. From there, an analyst determines whether […]

These Energy Firms Won’t Be As Badly Affected By Tariffs

These Energy Firms Won’t Be As Badly Affected By Tariffs

Editor’s note: This issue was written ahead of the news that the Trump administration tariffs would be paused for 90 days for all countries except China. Crude oil prices have dropped 16% since April 1. Oil at $60 per barrel has significantly different implications compared to oil at $75. The commodity has fallen on the […]