Dividend Challengers are stocks that have raised distributions to shareholders over a period of more than five consecutive years but less than 10 years. These stocks will continue to grow their dividend for years to come. These results in a higher yield to cost in the coming years as the dividend increases while the initial …
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The following table displays stocks with a high dividend yield of 10% or more. These stocks are rated bullish or very bullish by their equity summary scores. The complete list includes PZN, CXS, NYMT, ANH, DX, PMT, ARI, and NCT. The top 3 yielding stocks are profiled below. Pzena Investment Management, Inc. (PZN) is a …
The BDC business model is to lend to small and midsized companies at high yield equivalent rates while also at times taking equity stakes in such companies. BDCs can also take an active part in assessing the borrower’s prospects and modifying business practices if necessary with the goal of ensuring a favorable return for shareholders …
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While some wonder if dividend investing is a fad, the strategy probably has staying power. Bonds yield little, and short-term rates are near zero, leaving individuals with few places to find yield. Demographics favor income investing; millions of baby boomers retire each year, and they want income to supplement Social Security and minimize the drawdown …
Sara Lee Corp (SLE) is planning a $3.00 special dividend in 2012 (see details below). SLE is trading at $20 per share so a $3.00 special dividend will be a 15% dividend yield. SLE also pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 2.3% that will be continued throughout the capital process. Before special items, …
S&P recommends marketweighting the S&P 500 Materials sector. Year to date through November 18, this sector, which represented 3.5% of the S&P 500 Index, was down 12.9%, compared to a 3.3% drop for the 500. In 2010, the sector index advanced 19.9%, versus a 12.8% increase for the 500. There are 12 sub-industry indices in …
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S&P recommends overweighting the S&P Information Technology sector. Year to date through November 18, the S&P Information Technology Index, which represented 19.6% of the S&P 500 Index, was up 0.7%, compared to a 3.3% decline for the 500. In 2010, this sector index rose 9.1%, versus a 12.8% advance for the 500. There are 15 …
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S&P recommends marketweighting the S&P 500 Industrials sector. Year to date through November 18, the S&P Industrials Index, which represented 10.6% of the S&P 500 Index, was down 6.3%, compared to a 3.3% decline for the S&P 500. In 2010, this sector index advanced 23.9%, versus a 12.8% increase for the 500. There are 18 …
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S&P recommends marketweighting the S&P 500 Energy sector. Year to date through November 18, the S&P Energy Index, which represented 12.4% of the S&P 500 Index, was down 0.1%, compared to a 3.3% decline for the S&P 500. In 2010, this sector index advanced 17.9%, versus a 12.8% increase for the 500. There are seven …
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For monthly income investors, the BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income CEF (CII) offers an investment option for both growth and income. CII trades at a 10% discount to its NAV. The dividend yield is 11.47% which is inline with other CEFs in this category. CII’s previous closing price was $12.59 and has a superior rating …
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