Brett Owens's Latest Posts
The Post-Brexit Retirement Portfolio: 4 Buys For 100% Gains And 6.0% Yields
All weekend long I’ve heard from investors terrified of Brexit’s impact on their nest eggs. For the most part, they are in or near retirement—and now more than ever they are looking to shift more of their portfolio into fixed-income securities. The problem? These are grim times for fixed-income investors. A one-year CD yields around […]
3 Cheap Dividend Growers Benjamin Graham Would Buy Today
It was fun while it lasted. I’m talking about the brief buying opportunity last winter, when the S&P 500 plunged 10% in the first six weeks of 2016. On February 10, the day before the market hit its midwinter trough, I bet that it was ready for a turnaround, as the number of bearish option […]
The Summer Rate Hike’s Off: Here’s What To Buy Now
It’s a done deal: an interest rate hike this month or next—a prospect that was already slim—is officially off the table. The final straw? A dismal labor report showing just 38,000 jobs created in May, the fewest in six years. But that’s not the only thing that killed the June hike. Tack on inflation well […]
A Secure 3-Stock Portfolio That Yields 10.5%
Business development corporations (BDCs) are a great addition to a high-yield portfolio. With yields over 8%, and sometimes even over 10%, these companies provide a strong income stream right now, and can bolster the overall yield of your portfolio. But BDCs can be dangerous. Because they are legally required to return 90% of their income […]
Easy Strategy To Double Your Dividends
Did you know there’s a reliable way to significantly boost the income you’re collecting from the dividend stocks you already own? I’m talking about ways you can turn 3% yielders into 8% income generators. And it doesn’t involve leverage or any other risky techniques. I’m talking about “covered calls” – one of the secrets of […]
Lock In 6% Yields Without Stock Market Volatility
In a world of record low interest rates, where savings accounts offer less than 1% interest, investors are struggling to find a risk-free return on their money that will outpace inflation. With U.S. Treasuries no help, many people are flocking to dividend growth stocks or junk bonds. Unfortunately, both of these can be volatile, as […]
Sell These Big 12%+ Yield Traps Now
There are a growing number of stocks and funds yielding over 12%, luring in unsuspecting investors. Earning $12 in income for every $100 invested sounds great – unfortunately, it’s often too good to be true. Generally, stocks have outsized yields when the market thinks that their income source is threatened. When that happens, a dividend […]
6 Cheap Dividend Growth Stocks
Growth at a reasonable price, or GARP, is an investing strategy that blends value and growth investing. Instead of just buying a stock that’s cheap, or one that’s growing earnings fast, we look for stocks that appear decently priced with respect to year-over-year growth. For example, a company growing 15% annually with a price-to-earnings (P/E) […]
5 Big Dividend Investing Mistakes (And How To Avoid Them)
Dividend stocks are a great way to build long-term wealth. But how do you pick the right ones—and steer clear of companies whose payouts are headed off a cliff? You can start by avoiding the five classic blunders below. If you’ve made any of them, don’t worry. We all have. But keeping them in mind […]
5 REITs To Buy Now And Hold Forever
Now that everyone’s a bit fearful, it’s time for us contrarians to get greedy for yield. Last week, we discussed three great dividend stocks to buy now and hold forever. These top-notch businesses are going to grow their earnings steadily in the years and decades ahead. And they’re selling at discount prices for the moment, […]
