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Realty Income (O): A Premium Monthly Dividend Stock
The best monthly dividend stocks provide predictable, growing income. With 550 consecutive monthly dividends paid and 74 consecutive quarterly increases, Realty Income (O) is one of the most dependable dividend-paying stocks in the market. If the valuation is reasonable, these are the types of companies I like to own in our Conservative Retirees dividend portfolio. Let’s take a closer look at Realty Income to see if it can make the cut. Business Overview Realty Income was founded in 1969 and is a real estate investment trust (REIT) with more than 4,600 properties located across 49 states. Almost all of the company’s properties are single-tenant and are leased to 243 different commercial tenants doing business in nearly [...]
Best Dividend ETFs: The Top 10 Funds for Dividend Income
The best dividend ETFs for long-term investors charge low fees, maintain nice diversification, keep turnover low, and track benchmarks that apply some filters for business quality and dividend safety. I reviewed the pros and cons of investing in dividend ETFs earlier, but I never identified specific funds that I consider to be the best dividend ETFs. By the end of this article, you will have learned about some of the best dividend ETFs available today for you to consider for your own portfolio. While investing has no short cuts, I believe these dividend ETFs are some of the best ones out there for passive income investors. The table below lists each top dividend ETF’s market cap, [...]
Dividend ETFs: Is Investing in Dividend Funds Worth It?
An exchange traded fund, or ETF, is a publicly-traded fund that tracks an index such as the S&P 500. There are nearly 2,000 ETFs in the U.S., but fewer than 150 funds are specifically classified as dividend ETFs. Dividend ETFs can provide a number of benefits for investors seeking safe retirement income or long-term growth. In fact, many investors own a combination of dividend ETFs and individual stocks in their portfolios. However, there is a never-ending debate over the merits of actively picking stocks versus allocating a portfolio completely into low-cost, passively-managed ETFs. The reality is that an investor’s mix of dividend ETFs and individual stocks almost completely depends on the investor’s personal preferences. There are numerous [...]
2017 Dividend Achievers List
The Nasdaq Dividend Achievers Index is a group of companies that have consistently rewarded shareholders with increasing dividend payouts. Companies qualify for the Dividend Achievers List if they have raised their dividends each year for at least 10 consecutive years and meet certain trading liquidity requirements. Why is the Dividend Achievers List popular? Generally speaking, companies that consistently raise their dividends are financially healthy, growing businesses. Over time, these types of companies have done well in the market while providing shareholders with safe, growing income. Dividend Achievers Performance Invesco offers an exchange traded fund (ETF) that tracks the Nasdaq Dividend Achievers Index. The fund is called the PowerShares Dividend Achievers ETF and trades under the ticker [...]