yield

Bill Ackman, the founder and CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management, is a renowned billionaire institutional investor and hedge fund manager with a net worth of over $3.5 billion. The Harvard University-educated finance executive is known for his leveraged contrarian bets on the stock and bond...

While inflation has made real estate investment trusts (REITs) more appealing to many investors, the rate hikes that followed sent many running in the opposite direction. Higher interest rates have not only hindered company growth but have also made REIT dividend yields less attractive than the "...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett has achieved astounding returns throughout his career. From 1964 to 2022, his company Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK) delivered an overall gain of 3,787,464%, dwarfing the S&P 500's 24,708% return during the same period.  Other than picking stocks that...

When the stock market gets rocky, dividends can provide a steady stream of income. And when those dividends come from companies with a bright future, that’s a win-win for investors.  After the stock prices have taken a beating this year, these three companies are sitting at, or near, all...

When considering the purchase of dividend stocks, total return is not just about the present price versus the price an investor paid for the shares. Total return includes appreciation plus the dividends received and the return may differ, depending on whether the investor collects or reinvests the...

Deciding whether to purchase a stock before or after an earnings report is always difficult. Buy a stock before the report and you risk the stock dropping 5% or more on a bad report. Buy the shares after the report comes out and you could miss out on appreciation if the report is positive. But when...

Analysts downgrade a stock for several reasons. The stock may have risen so much in recent weeks that the analyst feels the stock is no longer a good value relative to its price, or the analyst feels a company is unlikely to perform well in the coming months. This could be because of increased...

When interest rates were low, it was difficult for bond investors to earn a decent yield. Just ask DoubleLine Capital Founder Jeffrey Gundlach. Speaking at a recent investment conference in New York, Gundlach recalled what the bond market was like in 2016. He said if you wanted to earn a 5% annual...

In recent years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has surged in popularity, reflecting a global shift toward responsible and sustainable financial decisions. As concerns about climate change, social justice and corporate governance continue to grow, many are turning to ESG...

Month after month, like clockwork, you pay your wireless carrier for the services it provides. But imagine that instead of just paying them, you're also getting a piece of the pie — through dividends. Wireless carriers and telecommunications companies in general often pay dividends. They operate in...

As Treasury yields continue climbing, the stock market seems to be taking a break. But according to CNBC's Jim Cramer, this pullback in stocks could represent an opportunity for investors. In a recent "Mad Money" segment, Cramer explained why rising Treasury yields have been causing problems for...

When the stock market was soaring, dividends of a few percent probably didn't seem like much. But in 2022 — when the benchmark S&P 500 tumbled nearly 20% — many investors learned the hard way that stocks don't always go up. In the unpredictable stock market, investors may find solace in the...

New investors often make the mistake of chasing high-yielding stocks without giving enough thought to the quality of those companies and the sustainability of the dividends. With real estate investment trusts (REITs), one way to assess whether a company can continue paying out the current dividend...

The technology sector isn't known for its dividends. For one, many tech companies prioritize reinvesting their profits into research and development to fuel innovation and stay competitive. The industry also is characterized by rapid growth and evolution, and companies often prefer to retain...

Oil prices have been surging lately, and many energy stocks are back in the spotlight. But volatility can act as a double-edged sword, presenting both lucrative opportunities for gains and significant risks of losses. This requires investors to tread with caution and employ well-thought-out...