Dividend stocks boomed from early July 2024 to late November 2024. However, since then, they have pulled back sharply. I discuss the bad news that may continue weighing on many dividend stocks.

I previously recommended Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund as a BUY for its low valuation, high yield, and rate cut potential. The catalysts underpinning my earlier buy rating for the UTF CEF have ru...

MEGI: Deep Discount Returns With Market Volatility

The infrastructure sector is set for strong growth in the coming years. However, there are numerous attractive opportunities in the sector right now. I discuss five of them.

Risk is the probability of a negative event in the future. An abstract concept that is not measurable; otherwise it would not be risk. Ascertaining value is the first step in controlling risk, that is...

I visualize my portfolio as a galley ship with rowers (steady compounders) and sails (high-yielding securities) for balanced growth and income. In 2025, my goal is to refocus on rowers to enhance divi...

Dividends let you earn a commission on global commerce. Cut the market noise, stack the dividends, and build your future. We discuss our top picks with yields of up to 10%.

After falling by roughly -11% in less than a month, UTF's distribution yield is approaching 8% and creating a strong investment opportunity as the Fed lowers rates. UTF has established a multi-decade ...

President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs have ignited significant uncertainty for the economy and markets. We take a look at how they will likely impact various high-yield sectors. We also shar...

Closed-End funds have been a source of significant upside and income in 2024. We have seen numerous distribution increases along with prices climbing. We look into the dynamics that have driven this s...

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund and Real Estate Opportunities and Income Fund offer broad exposure to high-quality infrastructure and real estate investments. UTF has climbed to a slight premium, b...

The Fed's rate easing has boosted the Utilities sector, making it the 3rd best performer, up 32%, behind Financials and Tech. Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund, a major infrastructure fund, offers hi...

AI has driven mega-cap tech stocks and energy infrastructure stocks higher, but many are now overvalued. I discuss the one segment of the AI ecosystem that is still undervalued. I also compare UTF and...

Closed-end funds are special income vehicles, with many positive aspects and just as many weaknesses that take time to be properly understood and evaluated. I discovered their existence about ten year...

The market historically climbs in election years. So, what does that mean for your portfolio? We examine how politics and the market relate. I recommend focusing on interest rates and economic cycles ...

In this article, I explore the potential path on how one could achieve $10,000 of annual portfolio income in just a 5-year period by accumulating a capital base from zero. I provide a sample portfolio...

Trend is my rent-paying friend. There is a lot of money in AI, but I choose to follow the money trail and invest where it flows. Two picks with up to 7.5% yields for passive income in retirement.

Big dividend infrastructure stocks have surged recently. We discuss the two major catalysts for this surge. We also share several opportunities that remain very attractive in the space.

Stagflation poses a huge threat to retirees seeking to live off of dividends. We discuss why this is the case and what type of stock is ideal for this scenario. We share four of our top picks to retir...

My portfolio includes CEFs, ETFs, a few BDCs and an ETN, for whose selection I have developed over the years a criterion based mainly on NAV performance. In this article, however, I decided to focus o...