Dividend Investing

Jay’s POWR Income Stock of the Week: Sasol Ltd (SSL)

Jay’s POWR Income Stock of the Week: Sasol Ltd (SSL)

In the current climate where geopolitics, interest rate fears, and a general sense of unease continue to roil markets, it often pays to diversify not only across industries, but geographically as well. Sasol (SSL – Get Rating) is a South African based chemicals and energy company that trades as an ADR (American Depository Receipt) on the NYSE, and is […]

Under $10 POWR Stock of the Week: Envela (ELA)

Under $10 POWR Stock of the Week: Envela (ELA)

What do consumers do when they want the latest fashion, but inflation has priced it out of range? Answer, buy “used”, but authenticated, jewelry and watches from a company like Envela (ELA – Get Rating).   Envela is in the “re-commerce” business operating in two segments. The first is consumer focused, and involves selling preowned luxury goods and metals. […]

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week: Xerox Holdings (XRX)

Very few brands have the distinction of having their corporate name become “genericized” so that the brand is synonymous with the activity. Google (GOOGL – Get Rating) is perhaps the most well known today, with the phrase “Google It” meaning any internet search.  Unless you’re of a certain age, you may not know the term “Make a Xerox”. And […]

An Unprecedented Moment for a New Crypto Commodity

An Unprecedented Moment for a New Crypto Commodity

In the previous parts of our “Why Diamonds?” series, we explained that as an uncorrelated and under-allocated asset, diamonds can play an important role in investor portfolios. In this final installment, we describe how the unique characteristics of diamonds combined with the emergence of blockchain and cryptocurrencies has created an unprecedented moment for creating superior […]

The Buzz Around This Under $10 Stock of the Week

The Buzz Around This Under $10 Stock of the Week

If you’re a gaming fan, you know the new Call of Duty (COD) beta is dropping this week, with the full release set for November 10th. And even if you’re not a COD fan, if you’ve played any video games recently, you probably know there is nothing more important to a gamer than their controller.  […]

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week: GeoPark (GPRK)

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week: GeoPark (GPRK)

While this is my income pick of the week, and GeoPark Limited (GPRK – Get Rating) pays a nice dividend, yielding over 5%, it’s extremely important when looking at income stocks to be as diligent as possible to ensure the dividend is safe. GeoPark is an income stock in value clothing.  GeoPark is a South American based oil exploration […]

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week: Deluxe Corporation (DLX)

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week: Deluxe Corporation (DLX)

Despite economic fears in the U.S., business continues to hum along. And at the heart of many businesses, both large and small, is the payment processor and business operations service provider, which is where Deluxe Corporation (DLX – Get Rating) comes in.  Deluxe delivers a broad range of business services, from payment processing (they processed over $2.8 trillion in […]

Under $10 Stock of the Week: Solo Brands (DTC)

Under $10 Stock of the Week: Solo Brands (DTC)

As we settle into October it’s the time of year to sit outside in the crisp fall air, hang out with friends, and maybe even throw a few logs on the outdoor fire stove. And that’s where this week’s stock comes into our idyllic picture, Solo Brands (DTC – Get Rating).  While most of you are likely familiar […]

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week

Jay’s Income Stock of the Week

Have you ever come across a mortgage lender that has been in business for over a decade, and never foreclosed on a property? Well, now you have. Due to the conservative lending policies of Manhattan Bridge Capital (LOAN), the company has never foreclosed on a property in its over 15-year history. Manhattan Bridge is what […]

The Wall Street Journal Finally Gets a Clue

The Wall Street Journal Finally Gets a Clue

I was pleasantly surprised to read a recent Wall Street Journal article highlighting the investment benefits of Business Development Companies (BDCs). The article included a couple of BDCs that are on my Dividend Hunter recommended portfolio. Let’s dig in, and take a look at why these BDCs are such great income investments… The WSJ article […]