"What gets measured gets managed" is a saying that we can apply to income investing. The only thing that could catch income investors off-guard from meeting their objectives is an unexpected dividend cut. In this article, I share two picks, which not only offer truly durable income streams, but also a high chance for realizing a sizeable upside from capital gains.
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 dividend growth, using Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) as a primary vehicle. I've sold high-risk stocks and reinvested in higher-yielding, safer options, but my portfolio is now too weighted towar...
Brookfield Renewable (BEP 1.08%) (BEPC 0.63%) is a fairly complex entity, but it has positioned itself to benefit from a trend that is likely to last for decades. With a lofty yield and an increasingly diversified business, this clean energy leader has a very real chance of helping investors build million-dollar portfolios.
Brookfield Renewable Partners is a green energy company with a diversified international portfolio, poised to benefit from the clean energy transition and growing energy demand. The partnership covers its dividend well with funds from operations, aiming for at least 6% annual distribution growth, making it attractive for passive income investors. BEP has a strong client base, including major te...
Several pockets of the stock market have sold off in recent weeks, including the energy and utility sectors and consumer-facing companies. When a top stock sells off, but the long-term investment thesis remains unchanged, it can make the opportunity even more enticing.
The threat of higher inflation and interest rates for longer has sent the market into turmoil. However, high yield investors have nothing to fear from this development. We share a 7%-yielding portfolio that is well-positioned to weather the current macro environment.
The dividend yield on the average stock has fallen over the past year due to the surge in the stock market. For example, the S&P 500's dividend yield has declined from 1.6% a year ago to around 1.2% these days, which is near its lowest level in over 20 years.
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