5-9% Yields To Build A Low-Stress Dividend Income Stream
Building a low-stress retirement income stream requires a diversified portfolio of durable, defensive, and dividend-growing stocks or funds. I share two approaches to achieving a low-stress dividend growth portfolio that yields 5-9%. I detail which of the two approaches is my favorite, as well as some of my top big dividend growth picks for retirees right now.
Why I Wonder If We're Overlooking AMLP – Is the 8% Dividend Not Flashy Enough?
Many investors are aware of the dangers of chasing returns. Buying a stock or ETF based purely on raw momentum could lead to quick losses once the direction inevitably turns a corner.
3 Big Dividend Income Machines Printing Cash For Retirement
Living on dividend income is a great way to retire. However, maintaining a proper balance between yield and growth, as well as sufficient sector diversification, is essential. I share three big dividend income machines that can help create a complete dividend income portfolio.
If I Could Only Retire With 3 High Yields Right Now
Retiring on passive income from high-yield stocks reduces sequence of returns risk and provides reliable, inflation-beating income for retirement. I share my three top picks for retiring with high-yield stocks. I also share some honorable mentions.
AMLP: Growing The Dividend, Which Is Generating A Large Single-Digit Yield
AMLP offers high-yield exposure to America's energy infrastructure, benefiting from surging energy demand driven by AI and data center expansion. Midstream MLPs in AMLP are insulated from commodity price swings via fee-based contracts, ensuring stable cash flows and attractive dividend growth. Major holdings like ET and EPD are expanding capacity to meet rising demand, supporting long-term capital appreciation and increasing distributions.
Important Warning For Infrastructure Stocks: 4 Major Looming Risks
Infrastructure investing offers durable cash flows and strong dividend growth potential, making it attractive amid rising institutional interest and AI-driven capital spending. However, there are major macro risks hanging over the sector. We discuss how we are selecting infrastructure stocks to mitigate this risk.
I'm Seeking High-Yield Investments -- Can You Recommend Durable Stocks or ETFs That Yield 8% or More?
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Oil Price Hike: 2 Big Dividend Stocks Set To Spike
Israel has attacked Iran to prevent it from getting a nuclear weapon. This has caused markets to experience considerable turmoil. I share 2 big dividend stocks set to soar in response.
ETF Prime: Murphy Analyzes S&P 500 ETF Offerings
On this week's episode of ETF Prime, host Nate Geraci and VettaFi Investment Strategist Cinthia Murphy analyzed the various S&P 500 ETF offerings. Later, Geraci welcomed SS&C ALPS Advisors' Chief ETF Strategist Paul Baiocchi to discuss ETF trends, from active and alternatively-weighted strategies to international and thematic ETFs.
Retire On Dividends With This 7%-Yielding Low-Stress Portfolio
Retiring on dividend cash flow offers predictable income and long-term growth, making it ideal for offsetting inflation and market volatility risks. I share the key principles for building a low-stress, high-yield portfolio for retirement. I share a model portfolio with numerous picks that combine for a ~7% yield and the potential to deliver inflation-beating dividend growth.
2 Game-Changing Additions To Your Retirement Income Portfolio
Retirement income investing should prioritize risk management, income stability, and capital preservation over aggressive growth strategies. To achieve that, investors tend to allocate high-quality value. For example, REITs, infrastructure, midstream and utilities are typical asset classes here.
Midstream ETFs AMLP & ENFR Grow Distributions
SS&C ALPS Advisors' midstream ETFs have declared distributions, continuing the two funds' strong track record of generating attractive income for investors regardless of volatility in the broader energy sector. The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (ENFR) have each increased distributions for the current quarter.
