After a brief rebound, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has dipped back into correction territory on new tariffs and trade tension fears. Investors looking to filter out the noise may want to consider stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that pay dividends.
The recent volatility in the S&P 500 compels me to reshare one of my core investing beliefs: Dividend stocks aren't just for income investors.
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIPC 3.20%) (BIP 4.07%) has done a magnificent job growing its dividend over the years. The global infrastructure giant has increased its payout for 16 straight years, every single year since its formation.
The S&P 500 has experienced a correction after two years of ~23% returns, driven by policy changes like tariffs and trade war risks. These policy changes have led to uncertainties in demand, costs, yields, and foreign exchange, impacting growth prospects. It has also led to value finally outperforming growth.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) have what it takes?
Stock market sell-offs like the one we've experienced this year can be a gift for dividend investors. As stock prices fall, dividend yields rise, meaning investors who buy high-quality dividend stocks during a sell-off can lock in an even more lucrative income stream.
Buying the dip on high yielding stocks can result in a strong boost to income. In this article, I highlight two such stocks that have high quality assets and yield over 6%. Both have durable track records raising their payouts and carry mission-critical assets.
Volatility has returned to the stock market to start the year. The Nasdaq Composite is down 8% year to date while other market indexes are right behind it.
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) have what it takes?
Many companies would consider themselves lucky to operate in an industry benefiting from just one megatrend. That's because the tailwinds from that trend could help drive above-average earnings growth for years to come.
Brookfield Infrastructure (BIP) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.
Retirement portfolio picks are mostly about risk mitigation to avoid unpleasant surprises when no other income sources are available. While risk mitigation is a priority, it does not mean that the return profiles of the selected assets should be low or unacceptable. I present 3 securities producing tangible dividends and tick all necessary safety boxes.