The Near-Perfect 7% Income Portfolio: My Blueprint For Financial Freedom
Social Security won't likely fund a comfortable retirement. A better solution? Give newborns $10K to invest, as time in the market could grow it to $1.8 million by age 70. Since we can't rely on that, we must build our own income streams. A mix of high-yield ETFs and select stocks can generate roughly 7% yield, easing reliance on Social Security. Diversification is key, including balancing safety, growth, and income. But remember: Risks like volatility, taxes, and inflation demand careful planning. Start early, stay disciplined.
Kaplan: ‘Perfect storm' for gold; dollar will ‘absolutely collapse' against bullion; Donlin poised to be “largest single producer” in U.S.
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The Bond King Has Spoken: 2 Near-Perfect 7-9%-Yielding Dividend Stocks For What's Next
Inflation isn't dead. Despite recent disinflation, core prices are firming, rates aren't dropping, and the macro backdrop supports "higher for longer." Even Bill Gross now echoes my thesis: Inflation, not deflation, is the bigger risk. That's terrible for bonds, but great for quality income investors. That's why I'm doubling down on select high-yield midstream stocks. They offer strong income, inflation protection, and long-term secular growth.
New Gold: Potentially Perfect Timing Makes It A Buy
New Gold is at a financial inflection point, with ramp-ups, cost cuts, and high gold prices driving strong free cash flow and margin expansion through 2027. The company's recent acquisition of the remaining New Afton interest boosts cash flow, but timing raises questions given current high gold prices and mine life limits. Risks include mine life peaking after 2027 and heavy reliance on sustained high gold prices, but management's execution and new discoveries could offset declines.
8%-Yielding Portfolio: Building The Near-Perfect Dividend Snowball
We discuss the secrets to building a near-perfect dividend snowball. We discuss many of the best dividend machines for building a dividend snowball portfolio. We share a model portfolio that yields 8% and should not only provide sustainable income, but also grow its dividends over time.
Whitecap Resources: High Growth, Low Debt, And Dividends Forge The Perfect Match
Whitecap increased its production at a 17.46% CAGR between 2016 and 2024. In addition, the company has maintained low debt levels. For this year, the company expects to pay a dividend yield of 7.89%. With the merger between Whitecap and Veren, Whitecap expects a 70.73% increase in its production this year.
Perfect Corp.: An Undervalued Leader With A Profitable Growth Prospect
Perfect Corp. is a leading Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality Software-as-a-Service Virtual Try-On company headquartered in Taiwan with a strong international presence. The company went public via a SPAC merger, raising approximately $119 million and attracting blue-chip investors. While the stock price plummeted, the company seems now ready to turn the tide and grow profitably, deploying its B2B and B2C solutions.
2 ETFs That Are Perfect For Retirement Income
Retiring on just Social Security is very difficult. It's smart to have assets in your portfolio that generate income for you.
Important Warning: A Perfect Storm Could Be Forming For BDCs
BDCs have been on a great run relative to the broader high-yield space over the past several years. However, the BDC Goldilocks environment appears poised to end soon, with several major potential headwinds emerging simultaneously. We share how we are approaching the sector as well as one of our newest top picks of the moment.
Circle IPO: The Perfect Timing
Circle's IPO is well-timed, benefiting from regulatory clarity and growing institutional trust in USDC's transparency versus competitors like USDT. CRCL's partnerships with Visa, Mastercard, BlackRock, and ICE position it to capture a share of the $212B cross-border payments market. Strong financials: Q1 revenue up 58.5% YoY, but high distribution costs—especially to Coinbase—pressure margins and highlight the need for better terms.
Supply Bottlenecks Could Provide Perfect Catalyst for Copper
Copper prices have been subjected to tariff news volatility though the industrial metal is up for the year. Fundamentally, supply bottlenecks should provide the perfect catalyst for prices to remain on the bullish side.
Is Lululemon's Recent Pullback Your Perfect Entry Point?
Lululemon stock (NASDAQ:LULU) is currently trading at approximately $331 and seems undervalued based on its strong fundamentals, even though the stock often experiences volatility during turbulent market conditions. The company provided impressive Q1 2025 results, with revenue increasing by 7% to $2.37 billion and EPS rising to $2.60, just surpassing expectations.
