If you aren’t familiar with ZTO Express (ZTO), it is an express delivery service in mainland China. It’s kind of like the FedEx of China. The company has done well in recent years and the stockholders have benefited from the company’s strong performance. ZTO has seen its earnings grow by 22% per year over the […]
The coronavirus pandemic has massively and adversely changed how struggling companies view their dividends payments. Companies cut the amount of money they returned to shareholders to the tune of $42.5 billion. “There were massive dividend suspensions in Q2 2020 as companies had no time to ride out the virus, as sales were cut off and positive […]
I am bullish on Eli Lilly (LLY), but I don’t own the stock yet. I would like to add the stock to my portfolio, but I don’t think now is the right time to buy it. The reason I don’t think now is the time to buy is because the stock is up near the […]
Since the market bottomed in March, the Utilities Select Sector SPDR (XLU) has rallied over 30%. Even after the rally the fund is down over 8% on a year to date basis, but that is much improved from the nearly 30% decline through the March 23 low. Even though the XLU has rallied nicely, there […]
Golf equipment manufacturer Callaway Golf (ELY) halted a short downward trend and has moved higher over the last few days. The bottom of that short-term trend came at the lower rail of a trend channel and now the stock looks like it is headed for an upward swing. Looking at the chart we see that […]
A June 29th story out of China highlights the unique advantage of owning Bitcoin (BTC) versus gold and just one more reason why demand for BTC will likely rise dramatically in the coming years. According to the story, a prominent bank used gold as collateral for a $2.8 billion loan to a jewelry company but […]
Risk-averse investors often are caught in a dilemma. They are wary of investing in the stock market due to its volatile nature. At the same time, they are not happy with the low interest rates offered by savings and money market accounts. If you find yourself in a similar situation, building a CD ladder might […]
In a low-interest rate world, how can retirees leverage their retirement savings assets to generate an income stream, one sufficient to provide for living expenses once they stop working? Here are some ideas for how to use dividend stocks to enhance the income generated by your portfolio.
During the past decade, in a market environment of zero-interest rates, income-oriented investors often got far less than 1% on their money. The Federal Reserve has increased interest rates steadily over the past few years, and investors now now have more options available for higher yields. Here are some ways to invest that are far […]
Investing in real estate is undoubtedly a poignant way to add stability to your investment portfolio. In the past, real estate investments were mostly restricted to residential, retail, and industrial sectors. That is not the case anymore, as alternative real estate has become the preferred choice of many investors in the country. Data shows that […]
