Dividend stocks are an attractive option to investors looking for both current income and long-term capital appreciation. In particular, monthly paying dividend stocks provide investors with a steady stream of cash flow. This allows investors to plan their expenditures more accurately and can be especially beneficial for those who rely on dividends as a source of income. Let’s take a…
There hasn’t been much to cheer about on Wall Street in 2022 when it comes to cannabis stocks (most stocks, actually). But one U.S. pot company, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance Inc (NASDAQ:REFI), has given its shareholders things to celebrate. In addition to Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance stock’s market-thumping share price, it has ultra-high-yield dividends. REFI Stock Overview This…
Value stocks are those that are believed to be trading at a discount to their intrinsic value. This can be due to a variety of reasons. For example, a temporary downturn in the company’s performance, a lack of investor interest, or simply because the market is not properly valuing the company’s future potential. As a result, value investors believe that…
When looking for stocks that will offer strong returns, many investors turn to blue-chip stocks. Blue chip stocks are large, well-established companies that are usually market leaders in their respective industries. They tend to be the most reliable investments due to their low volatility. As well as their reputation for providing relative safety from significant losses or economic downturns. These…
We dividend investors know that 2023’s going to throw us some curveballs. So let’s talk about a simple strategy that helps us buy more shares of our favorite stocks during pullbacks. Because the truth is, the Fed is still hiking, inflation is well north of 2% and the economy is humming along. That last point is a headache for Fed officials as they need…
When it comes to investments, two of the most popular options are stocks and bonds. But what is the difference between the two? Both involve risk and can be a part of an investment portfolio. But they also have distinct characteristics that make them unique. Let’s take a look at the differences between stocks and bonds so you can make…
While oil stocks represented one of the strongest segments of the market earlier this year due to a combustible combination of skyrocketing inflation and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the present circumstance presents a somewhat ambiguous environment. With the Federal Reserve committed to attacking escalating prices, hydrocarbons (and other commodities) may face pricing pressure. As well, the Fed’s rate hikes could…
If you’ve ever had a landlord, you probably don’t dream of being one: Fielding calls about oversize bugs and overflowing toilets doesn’t seem like the most glamorous job. But done right, real estate investing can be lucrative — even now that we’ve shifted to an environment of higher interest rates. Investing in real estate can also help diversify your existing…
Stocks struggled with overhead resistance for the past week. While seasonal trends usually favor a year-end rally, this year’s rally may already have finished. January will be the month to watch. If the market closes with a positive January, we almost always have a strong year for stocks. But if not, we could be in for a doozy of a…
The bear market of 2022 has not been kind whatsoever, and it has been especially unkind to growth stocks. These stocks have been hammered this year, with many equities falling by 65% to 80% or more. As a result, investors are looking for cheap growth stocks to buy. In a bear market, cheap growth stocks can always get cheaper. Once…