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REIT Bulls - Brace For More Frustration
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Sentiment: Negative ()
REITs have massively underperformed the market, while their earnings have grown. Given the likely base rate cuts that are on the horizon, the setup for a REIT renaissance could not …
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Buy The Dip: 2 Blue-Chip Dividend Growth Stocks Getting Way Too Cheap
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Higher for longer interest rates have created one of the best value opportunities in years for blue-chip income investors. I look at two blue-chip opportunities that trade at unusually large …
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Is Your Retirement Income Enough? How I Leveled Up Mine With Covered Call ETFs
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Yield for traditional income sources have started to compress. For income-oriented investors, who seek to build a reliable passive income machine it causes a real headache. To hit a certain …
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Moving Averages of the Ivy Portfolio and S&P 500: November 2025
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
This article provides an update on the monthly moving averages we track for the S&P 500 and the Ivy Portfolio after the close of the last business day of the …
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7%+ Yields: I Am Giving Thanks For My Favorite Black Friday Special
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Sentiment: Positive ()
I am thankful for many things this year. I am particularly thankful for my favorite Black Friday special from Mr. Market. I detail why I like this high-yielding bargain.
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Resist AI FOMO And Stick With Your Long-Term Plan
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
AI stocks are getting a lot of hype right now. But history shows that revolutionary technologies almost always become overvalued and overinvested, leading to eventual corrections. Disciplined, long-term investing - …
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The State Of REITs: November 2025 Edition
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The REIT sector has seen back-to-back tough months as it saw a modest average negative total return in September (-0.73%) and fell deeper into the red in October (-4.03%). Small …
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One Of The Huge Mistakes Dividend Investors Are Making Right Now
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Sentiment: Negative ()
The macro data suggest that dividend investors may be in for a rude surprise in the wake of the Fed's rate cuts. Because a major macro shift is underway, the …
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The Best REIT, BDC, And MLP To Retire On
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Discover the 3 dividend-paying powerhouses I'd trust to fund a lifetime of passive income. These high-yield investments combine safety, growth, and tax efficiency like few others. Learn why I believe …
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8% Yields I'd Bet My Retirement On Right Now
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Two high-yield investments offering 8%+ income with long-term stability. One pays monthly, and the other grows its payout at an inflation-beating clip year after year. Both combine low risk, strong …
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2 REITs That Missed Out On The Rally
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Most REITs have risen a lot already. But some REITs have missed this recovery and remain discounted. I highlight two such companies that remain opportunistic.
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3 Vanguard ETFs That Can Provide a Lifetime of Passive Income
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
There are many ways to generate passive income. Investing in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might take the least effort.
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The State Of REITs: October 2025 Edition
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Sentiment: Negative ()
After a strong August, REITs faded slightly in September (-0.73%), pulling the REIT sector's year-to-date average total return down to (-1.74%). Mid-cap REITs (-0.92%) averaged the lowest total return in …
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5 ETFs to Buy and Hold Forever
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Sentiment: Positive ()
If you want to protect your portfolio and generate passive income, consider yielding exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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3 Dividends That Could Pay Your Bills Forever
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Sentiment: Positive ()
I detail what type of dividend investments are ideal for retiring on dividends. I list 3 excellent candidates to build a portfolio that can potentially pay your bills forever. I …
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3 REITs To Sell Before They Cut The Dividend
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Sentiment: Negative ()
Not all REITs can sustain their current dividend. Dividend cuts often lead to sharp declines in share prices. I highlight three popular REITs that are at high risk of cutting …
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Persistent REIT Mispricing Presents Opportunity: Gaining An Edge Assessing This Sector
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Sentiment: Positive ()
REITs are prone to significant mispricing due to their complexity and small market caps, creating opportunities for skilled stock pickers. The sector's complexity stems from diverse property types, varying locations, …
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3 of the Highest-Quality ETFs I'd Buy for Growth And Dividends
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Sentiment: Positive ()
With the first quarter-point rate cut delivered by the Fed in quite a while and more to come, investors who've been holding off on new buys may wish to buy …
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What If Everyone Is Wrong About REITs? Here's My Contrarian View
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Interest rates are very likely set to go down. This creates a fruitful ground for REIT bulls to become optimistic. Yet, there is an important caveat to this.
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Cash Cows: 12 High-Yield REITs With Safe Dividends
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Sentiment: Positive ()
REITs are attractive now due to low inflation, expected rate cuts, and technical indicators suggesting a bullish trend with up to 40% upside. This article identifies 12 high-yield REITs (5.25%+), …
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Important Warning To REIT Investors
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Sentiment: Positive ()
REITs are still heavily discounted. But potentially not for much longer. The anticipated rate cuts could lead to an epic recovery, and investors who position themselves early could enjoy significant …
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One Very Overrated And One Very Underrated REIT
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Sentiment: Neutral ()
Not all REITs are worth buying. Some of the most popular REITs are also the least attractive. I highlight one very overrated REIT and a better alternative.
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The State Of REITs: August 2025 Edition
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Sentiment: Negative ()
After a strong June (+2.56%), the REIT sector recovery stalled in July (-1.17%) as REITs fell to a -6.42% year-to-date return. Micro cap REITs (-0.20%) outperformed in July while mid …
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2 Of The Best Deeply Undervalued Retirement Dividend Growth Machines
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Retirees tend to love stocks that combine big dividends, inflation-beating dividend growth, strong balance sheets, and durable and defensive business models. Even better, when retirees can buy these sorts of …
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5 ETFs to Benefit if Fed Cuts Rate in September
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Sentiment: Positive ()
With rate cut odds climbing, ETFs like VNQ, XLU, XLY, IWM and GLD look likely to gain from a Fed move.
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Rare Buying Opportunities: 7-9% Yields With Big Buybacks Getting Way Too Cheap
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Sentiment: Positive ()
I'm aggressively buying stocks with a rare combination of high yields and huge buyback programs. I want these opportunities to also have strong balance sheets, high-quality business models, and trade …
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Disinflation Dividend: REIT Earnings Scorecard
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Sentiment: Positive ()
A surprising solid REIT earnings season wrapped up this week. Of the 100 equity REITs that provide full-year FFO guidance, 62% raised their outlook - above the historical 55% average. …
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Turbocharge Your Retirement With Income Machines Paying Fat Dividends
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Sentiment: Positive ()
I detail why buying income machines is such a powerful way to fund a retirement. I share my four favorite income machines. I detail why they are my favorites.
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2 REITs Most Investors Should Own
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Sentiment: Positive ()
Some REITs are truly exceptional. They offer a path of above-average returns with below-average risk. I present 2 such rare opportunities that most investors should own.
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Some Of The Best Big Dividend Machines To Buy And Hold 'Forever'
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Sentiment: Positive ()
We discuss the single most important metric to look for in stocks that you plan to buy and hold for the long term. We share two opportunities that yield ~7%, …
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