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Telus (TU): One of the Safest and Fastest-Growing Dividends in Telecom
Telus (TU) is one of the telecom companies on our list of the best high dividend stocks with safe, growing payouts. Telecommunication companies have long been a favorite of high-yield income investors thanks to their utility-like recurring cash flows, which typically allow for generous and secure dividends. While blue chips AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) are the best known U.S. telecoms, there are some high-quality telecom names north of the border as well. Let’s take a look at Telus, a Canadian blue chip telecom, to see if it appears to be an attractive income stock for our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio. Business Overview Founded in 1993 in Vancouver, Canada, Telus is one of Canada’s big telecom [...]
Vodafone Group (VOD): A High Dividend Opportunity or Value Trap?
Telecom stocks such as AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) often serve as core holdings for income investors who have a low tolerance for risk, especially retirees living off dividends. That makes sense because many telecom companies enjoy large, recurring streams of cash flow that support generous and slowly growing dividend payouts over time. However, not all telecom giants make for good dividend investments. The industry is increasingly battling slow growth and increased competitive pressures, and some firms are better positioned than others. Let’s take a closer look at Vodafone Group (VOD), one of the world’s largest telecom behemoths, to see if its 5.7% dividend yield is safe and appealing for our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio, or if [...]
6 Tips for DRIP Investors
Dividend Reinvestment Plans (DRIPs) are an appealing way to put your financial future on auto-pilot. And given that the number one reason by far that most people underperform the market is overtrading, anything you can do to take emotions out of financial decisions is often a very good thing. However, as with most things in the world of finance, the devil is in the details. Let’s look at six specific tips that DRIP investors need to keep in mind to best maximize the chances of meeting their long-term financial goals. Tip 1: Selecting the Right Kind of Stock to DRIP The best thing about DRIP investing is that it’s a powerful tool that helps you to [...]
Preferred Stock Investing Guide
Preferred stock is one of the many types of high yield stocks that many income investors are increasingly turning to with interest rates remaining near historic lows. There are a number of differences between preferred shares and common dividend stocks, as well as bonds. However, many preferred stocks offer higher yields and solid income security, making them a potentially appealing choice for retirement income. Let’s take a closer look at preferred shares to help you determine if preferred stock could be an appropriate part of your conservative dividend portfolio. What Are Preferred Stocks? At the end of the day, debt and equity markets exist to provide companies with access to capital to help them meet their [...]