What are dividends, and how can you incorporate them into your investment strategy? This guide will explain key terminology and other tips.
Swing Trade Open For Airlines
Airline stocks haven’t moved much in a few months. They were mega-popular during the March 2020 drop as many cratered 50-70%. In 2021, they’ve traded a bit choppy. But, I’m looking at one airline that could be ready to run in the short-term. Oil prices used to be a big deal for airlines… but that […]
Finding Safety and Yield Out of 581 Preferred Stocks
Nearly every day, I hear from my newsletter subscribers expressing concern about a possible stock market “crash.” The crash prediction gig is a good one, with excellent compensation and no accountability. Still, whether or not the markets are due for a tumble, we should be aware of the risks in our portfolios and have some […]
Protecting Your Downside Exposure with Options
It’s never a bad idea to know how to minimize your equity exposure, especially right now, as the market is showing some cracks in its armor lately. The S&P 500 was down roughly 5% in September, the first down month in 2021 since January, and the largest since the pandemic hit in March 2020. Granted, […]
The Biggest Crashes Have Often Come in October: Here’s How to Trade the This One
September was a bearish month for the market and October has witnessed some of the biggest crashes and corrections in history. While most market pundits believe the trend remains strong for the market, it’s important to note all the 50-day major moving averages failed to hold to end the quarter. With the third-quarter earnings season […]
How to Select a Dividend ETF or Build a DIY Alternative
In 2020, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) managed over $7 trillion worth of assets. The investment strategies for ETFs range from simple stock market trackers to niche themes, so there is something for any kind of investor. Dividend ETFs are one of the more popular strategies. In this post, we’ll explore what dividend ETFs are, how to […]
Trade of the Week: UNG
There’s been a lot of unusual action in United States Natural Gas (UNG) recently. The natural gas ETF was down 6.5% one day last week, but has gained over 100% for the year due to global supply shortages. On the big down day, 58% of the 46,000 options traded were calls, which suggests some traders […]
Are You a Gambler, Guesser, or Investor? The Answer May Surprise You
Recent articles, such as this one from the Wall Street Journal, highlight the explosion in options trading by individual investors. As the article notes: “By one measure, options trading by individual investors has risen roughly fourfold over the past five years, according to Cboe data.” I believe we live in a culture with a lot […]
Reliable Dividend Paying Companies Generate Stable Income
As Investopedia explains: “…a dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company’s earnings, decided by the board of directors, to a class of its shareholders. Dividends can be issued as cash payments, as shares of stock, or other property.” What makes dividends even more attractive is the fact that reliable dividend paying companies pay […]
Are You Making Investing Harder Than It Should Be?
I published this article five years ago. Sadly, things seem to be getting worse. The message is even more important today. Those who think and act independently will always survive. Today is a real downer. We just finished a wonderful week with our youngest grandchildren. They’re now gone and the house is quiet. That’s not […]
