The 10 highest yield dividend stocks going ex-div this week. These are some of the top dividend stocks for this week.
High-Yield Investments
How to Profit From the Oil Supply Crunch
Crude oil is produced in many parts of the world, but the easy-to-find, low-cost Persian Gulf oil has enabled that region to capture 20% of the global oil market. And the war against Iran has shone a light on the Strait of Hormuz as a choke point that could cut off a large share of […]
This Is the New Way to Play Gold
During the second half of 2025, gold and silver posted tremendous gains. Gold gained $1,000, or 32%, from the end of June through the end of December, closing the year at $4,320 per ounce. Silver had an even hotter ride, doubling in value for the half year and gaining 144% for the full year. The […]
The Best 13% Yield Opportunity in Today’s Market
Private credit investments are pools of non-publicly traded loans to corporations, in which investors invest and participate in the earnings of a private credit portfolio. These investments are sold through investment advisors who like offering investments that their clients cannot source on their own. In recent months, a fear has gripped investors about the possibility […]
A Strange Corner of ETFs Just Delivered Jaw Dropping Returns
To support research for our ETF Income Edge newsletter service, I maintain a database of all options strategy ETFs—at least the ones I become aware of. I currently track more than 110 ETFs; however, I do not include single-stock covered call ETFs in my research. During the first week of January, I pulled up the […]
Get Double Digit Dividends As Silver Breaks Out
Silver, the precious metal, has gained over 100% this year, starting under $30 per ounce and now trading above $60. It took sustained effort for silver to finally crack the $60 level after breaking $50 in early October, climbing into the high $50s by late November, and repeatedly testing resistance. That ceiling gave way on […]
These Two New High Yield Rivals Ignite Frenzied Curiosity
Out of the couple of hundred publicly traded high-yield, option-strategy exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the YieldMax Ultra Option Income Strategy ETF (ULTY) is the one about which I get the most questions. And ULTY is not a recommended ETF in any of my newsletter portfolios. ULTY aims to achieve a high distribution yield (currently 83.56%, as […]
Is This The Best BDC To Own?
For more than 20 years, Hercules Capital (HTGC) has produced superior returns for investors. Last week, the business development corporation (BDC) issued a press release celebrating the fact that it had accumulated $25 billion in debt commitments, noting that Hercules is “the largest and leading specialty financing provider to innovative venture, growth, and established stage […]
See How To Get Paid a 34% Yield Every Monday
With five-sevenths of the Magnificent Seven stocks reporting earnings this week, perceived negative news could cause a drop in share prices. And if one starts to drop, investor sentiment could likely force a selloff of all seven. However, these are the most successful seven public companies in the U.S., and their long-term prospects are outstanding. […]
One Opportunity Hidden in a Market Sell-Off
The U.S. vs. China trade spat has quickly turned the U.S. market volatile. When President Trump announced potential retaliation on October 10 over rare earth metals, the Dow dropped by more than 1200 points. On Monday, the market recovered with a gain of 300 points. Then on Tuesday, October 14, the Dow was down 400 […]
