Markets around the world are waking up to the reality of rising interest rates. That is a far cry from…
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Investors stand to gain from businesses with reliable cash flow, high returns on equity and regular dividends.
Watch out! It is often said that when the long-term Treasury yield dips below the yield on short-term Treasuries, then…
What will the US Fed do this week about interest rates? Fed chair Kevin Warsh was full of bravado at…
A heavy weighting of banks within a portfolio could be considered unnecessarily risky.
Chips don’t generally get a good press. It’s true. Have you heard of the saying “a chip on the shoulder”.…
There is an old stock-market adage that says markets can remain irrational longer than we can remain solvent. The quote…
Stagflation is probably the worst kind of “flation” that we can possibly encounter. We can cope with inflation. We know…
As yield compression hits popular income stocks, investors may need to look beyond blue chips to find overlooked companies with stronger dividend potential.
It is quite refreshing to hear the chair of the Federal Reserve say that he…
Is your portfolio actually safe… or just crowded?
We are all entitled to our views about whether it was right for the US and Israel to attack Iran.…
With cash, we can easily position our portfolios to capture opportunities as and when they arise.
This strategy is predicated on humility.
Some have described him as mercurial. Others say he is enigmatic. There are even some who claim that he is…
Instead of second-guessing where share prices will land, focus on the income that a portfolio can generate.
We should not hang onto businesses that are losing ground to competitors, slipping into cash flow problems and generally showing signs of distress.
First, build a solid portfolio. Next, invest little and often, and stay in for the long game. Also, accept that you won’t be right all the time.
David Kuo shares how dividend investing and simple portfolio “recipes” can help you build lasting financial independence.
It is understandable that the new kid in class wants to make an impression. But being different just for the…