Investors choose between ARK Defense and Space Innovation ETF (NYSEMKT:ARKX) and US Global Jets ETF (NYSEMKT:JETS) must weigh a purely aerial approach against a broader, technology-intensive space and defense strategy. Both exchange-traded funds target the broader aerospace theme, but through fundamentally different lenses. While the US Global Jets ETF focuses on the day-to-day operations of…
Markets have been rising since April 1, creating renewed concerns about market valuation. Some major metrics, such as Shiller’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, have soared to all-time highs. Normally, when the market reaches such a high valuation, a correction or slowdown occurs. By now, investors should know that volatility comes with the territory, but it has…
Dividend investors often begin their search for stocks by looking at dividend yields. This is a logical move given its focus on income, but there is a risk that performance becomes more important than other factors that can also have a material impact on an investor’s long-term results. Annaly Capital (NYSE: NLY) and AGNC Investment…
IWN has generated a stronger one-year total return than VBR, but lags over a five-year period. VBR charges a much lower expense ratio than IWN, which could appeal to cost-conscious investors. Sector tilts differ: IWN leans toward financials and real estate, while VBR emphasizes cyclical consumer and industrial sectors. These 10 stocks could generate the…
Multifaceted girl / iStock via Getty Images Investors love it dividend stocks, especially those with ultra-high yields, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions made over time. In other words, the total return of an investment or portfolio consists of…
denphumi / iStock via Getty Images Investors love it dividend stocks, especially those with high yields, because they provide a substantial income stream and offer significant total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions made over time. In other words, the total return of an investment or portfolio consists of income…
Kameleon007/Getty Images Investors love it dividend stocks, especially high-yield varieties, because they offer a significant income stream and have substantial total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions made over time. In other words, the total return of an investment or portfolio consists of income and stock appreciation. Let’s take a…
