Tag: PFF
9 Set-It-And-Forget-It ETFs To Simplify Your Portfolio
Sometimes you may need or want a portfolio that can earn you money without a lot of babysitting Inside my Profitable Investing, I have a large collection of model portfolios which are offered to achieve my goal of all-weather performance with lots of income and risk-controlled growth using stocks, bonds and funds — including ETFs. For […]
7 Of The Best ETFs To Buy For A Rock-Solid Portfolio
These are among the best ETFs for both growth and income The U.S. economy and markets are providing a collection of tailwinds for specific industries and investments. And it is resulting in a buoyant general stock market that has the S&P 500 Index up 11.25% year-to-date. But rather than just betting on the general stock market, I […]
Danger: Sell These 4 ETF Disasters Now (And Buy These 5 Cash Machines Instead)
I get lots of pushback when I post an article panning exchange-traded funds. ETF fanboys (and girls) base their love on two things: ETFs’ cheap management fees and convenience, because they let you jump into an entire sector in one click. My response? Handle these so-called “set it and forget it” plays with a lot of caution—or risk a […]
3 High-Yield ETFs You Haven’t Heard Of
These high-yield ETFs are worth a look The advent of exchange-traded funds, especially high-yield ETFs, in the stock market offered investors with some of the best ways to create a diversified portfolio. ETFs offer mutual fund strength diversification, and spreading that risk creates more safety, up to a point. High-yield ETFs are attractive for retirement […]
3 Dividend ETFs For Retired Investors To Add To Their Portfolios
These dividend ETFs offer income and security during retirement Dividend ETFs can be a great way to earn some extra income. Retired investors are often looking for dividends, and dividend ETFs offer an extra degree of safety because of their diversification. Today, retired investors have a lot to choose from. Although rates are rising and […]
5 Overhyped Dividend Stocks You Must Avoid Now
Donald Trump’s win has done something extraordinary to the financial sector. Just look at this one-month chart for the Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF): Banks Love Trump This is unexpected on two levels. First, of course, Trump’s very election came as a shock to many. Second, there was no shortage of people saying stocks […]
How To Live Off $500,000 Forever
A half-million dollars is a lot of money. Unfortunately, it won’t generate much income today if you limit yourself to popular investments. The 10-year Treasury has “rallied” to 1.85%. Put your $500K in them and you’re well below the single-person poverty level at $9,250 annually. Yikes. Dividend paying stocks are masquerading around as bond proxies […]
A Simple All-ETF Portfolio That Pays 4.3%
The stock market is complicated and volatile. This is why professional investors diversify their investments into a large batch of stocks. But buying many different companies is not easy—the more you diversify, the more research you need to do to make sure you aren’t buying a dud. This is why ETFs have become incredibly popular. […]
The Best, And Worst, Preferred Stock Funds
Not yet familiar with preferred shares? With “common” shares paying so little, it’s time to get acquainted. You can double your yields, and actually reduce your risk, by trading in your common shares for preferreds. I’ll explain how – and will also warn you about an overlooked pitfall you should avoid. Most investors only consider […]
The Post-Brexit Retirement Portfolio: 4 Buys For 100% Gains And 6.0% Yields
All weekend long I’ve heard from investors terrified of Brexit’s impact on their nest eggs. For the most part, they are in or near retirement—and now more than ever they are looking to shift more of their portfolio into fixed-income securities. The problem? These are grim times for fixed-income investors. A one-year CD yields around […]
