SS&C ALPS Advisors' midstream ETFs have declared distributions, continuing the two funds' strong track record of generating attractive income for investors. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) have each increased distributions for the first quarter.
The current market offers a historic opportunity for dividend stocks. We detail why this is a historic opportunity for dividend investors. We also discuss some of the names that we are buying to take advantage of this opportunity.
Both AMLP and MLPX offer investors diversified funds of midstream energy firms, but they have some key differences investors need to be aware of. MLPX's diversified holdings make it better suited to benefit from broader sector sentiment, while AMLP's concentrated holdings may benefit more from individual company performance. AMLP carries higher fees, but a higher yield as well.
My largest investment since the COVID-19 crash has been midstream. However, a legendary billionaire investor just switched from being bullish to announcing he has started selling MLPs. We share our view on the sector right now.
Retiring with dividends does not have to be difficult. I share two simple paths to retiring with dividends. I also share a sample portfolio of some of my top high-yielding blue-chip stocks that you can use to do this.
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The recent flash crash in U.S. tech and AI stocks was triggered by DeepSeek's cost-efficient AI model, challenging the dominance of companies like NVIDIA. Despite market volatility, maintaining a balanced portfolio with AI exposure is essential, as AI remains a powerful long-term growth driver. I share some of the best opportunities for dividend investors to generate big dividends from AI stocks.
Trump, by taking the Office, has created an elevated uncertainty in the system, which is supportive for a heightened volatility. The DeepSeek in combination with rich multiples across the AI firm board has propelled the notion of high uncertainty even further. All of this is positive for covered call ETFs in terms of enhancing the option premiums and providing attractive current income streams.
As crude oil enters 2025 in an elevated range due to increasing global energy demands and many new investments in offshore production, energy stocks could be due to rise. Energy firms had a lackluster year in 2024, but a renewed focus by the new administration on incentivizing an increase in energy production by loosening regulations over drilling on federal lands could help boost the sector.
Many income-production asset classes provide subpar offerings. It is either high yield or high growth and rarely something in the middle. I share why infrastructure could be a solution to fill this gap.
U.S. inflation increased in December, marking the largest monthly increase in overall prices since February 2024. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.4% in December from November, up 2.9% from a year earlier, the Labor Department said Wednesday.
Building a lasting dividend growth portfolio requires focusing on high-quality blue-chip stocks that consistently grow dividends. Many turn to SCHD for this, but it is not enough. I share three of the very best 6%+ yielding dividend growth stocks available today that can lay a foundation for a successful dividend growth portfolio.