Dividend investors have had a lot to cheer about so far in 2026. Even as the broader S&P 500 ($SPX) has remained in negative territory to start the year, dividend-focused funds like the iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF (DGRO) have quietly outperformed the market, returning more than 2% year-to-date (YTD) in early March as investors…
I still remember the cola wars, in which Pepsi and Coca-Cola attacked each other through marketing campaigns, television ads, and competing product launches. Today, these two are giants of the industry and yet the rivalry continues. But did you know that this rivalry extends to their share prices and, more importantly, their dividends? Right now,…
Investors are right to be wary of stocks with high dividend yields. Although these yields look attractive on the surface, investors should remember that dividend stocks that are not real estate investment trusts (REITs) can adjust dividend payments at any time. Additionally, REITs have the same freedom as long as they pay out at least…
Gold hit new all-time highs in 2025, and that has made it much more relevant to income investors. According to Statista, gold prices are up more than 50% through October 2025, marking the strongest annual gain since 1979, as the metal surpassed $4,000 per troy ounce amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty and continued monetary easing by…
Two years of powerful stock gains have left many investors richer on paper, but still unsure of where to find income they can truly rely on. During that span, the S&P 500 ($SPX) has risen 46%, including more than 17% in just the past 12 months, with much of the gain led by mega-caps that…
As the year comes to a close, many investors, myself included, are reflecting on what worked, what didn’t, and how to position their portfolios in 2026. Dividend stocks often move to the top of that list, especially for those looking to create a new or additional source of income. reliable income. In fact, not all…
Buying dividend stocks and forgetting about them isn’t as simple as it seems, even for seasoned income investors. The market could crash, the earning potential might not be worth it, and you might end up thinking your money would be better off elsewhere. That said, the buy-and-forget approach isn’t impossible either. Buy and Forget stocks…
