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A Closer Look at WisdomTree’s Dividend ETFs

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:23:37 -0400

The phenomenal success of WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity (NYSEArca: DXJ) has been a huge story in ETFs this year. However, WisdomTree Investments (NasdaqGM: WETF) also oversees a family of ETFs that take a different approach to popular dividend strategies. The firm is “arguably the most...

Dividend ETF with Growth Tilt Makes a Comeback

Sun, 12 May 2013 09:05:03 -0400

The S&P 500 keeps rising and dividend exchange traded fund investors are feeling more confident as they start to favor growth over yield. Over the past month, total returns of the two most popular dividend funds, the growth-minded Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (NYSEArca: VIG) and the...

An Attractive Dividend ETF Outperforming the S&P 500

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:50:46 -0400

Most dividend stocks and exchange traded funds have either kept pace with or slightly lagged behind the broader market, while enticing investors with generous yields. The iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend ETF (NYSEArca: DVY), on the other hand, has been outperforming the S&P 500. DVY is up...

Dividend ETFs for 2013

Sat, 04 May 2013 07:41:54 -0400

Dividend exchange traded funds are still an investor favorite in this low-yield, income-starved environment. Investors have a number of fund choices to pick from that will complement an income-producing strategy. “There are a lot of reasons to recommend dividend investing. For one, dividends,...

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - DVY, LO, LMT, ETR

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:11:47 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: DVY, LO, LMT, ETR Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

Clorox Co. (CLX) Shares Cross 3% Yield Mark

Wed, 01 May 2013 15:15:54 -0400

In trading on Wednesday, shares of Clorox Co. (CLX) were yielding above the 3% mark based on its quarterly dividend (annualized to $2.56), with the stock changing hands as low as $83.25 on the day.

Why EU Stimulus Is Back on the Table

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:35:35 -0400

Shoot me now: Austerity is bad for your health. Really. Is it any wonder that growth stimulus is back on the table in Europe?

Current Income

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 09:58:04 -0400

Investors lately are in a frenzy about current income. With interest rates so low, it’s tough for investors, especially those nearing or already in retirement, to come up with enough current income to live on. A recent article in Advisor Perspectives had a really interesting take on current income.

Dividend ETFs: Yields Falling as Market Rallies

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:59:04 -0400

Corporate America’s dividend payouts are on the rise, but dividend related exchange traded funds are actually seeing yields diminish as the equities market rallies to new heights. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, the amount of dividend payments increased $14.5 billion during the first...

Dividend Chasing: Dividend ETFs Outperformed Stock Indices

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:29:50 -0400

The trend continues: zero interest rate environment has forced income investors to flock into dividend paying ETFs. The following shows how these ETFs have fared compared with general stock market indices: Assets Class Symbols 04/12Trend Score 04/05Trend Score Direction SPDR DJ Wilshire Intl Real Estate RWX 16.27% 14.38% ^ SPDR S&P Dividend SDY [...]

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - DVY, LO, LMT, KMB

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:01:14 -0400

Symbols mentioned in this story: DVY, LO, LMT, KMB Exchange traded funds (ETFs) trade just like stocks, but instead of ''shares'' investors are actually buying and selling ''units''. These ''units'' can be traded back and forth just like stocks, but can also be created or destroyed to accommodate investor demand.

A five-point strategy for riding the bull

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:02:22 -0400

By John Wasik (Reuters) – With the U.S. stock market rallying this year, it may be enticing to take extra cash on hand and ride the bull. If anything, it is all too easy to pour contributions into actively managed U.S. large-stock funds. Some 90 percent of all retirement plans surveyed last year by the [...]

Using Long Term Bonds To Improve Returns Of Bridgewater’s All Weather Risk Parity Portfolio

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:27:24 -0400

By MyPlanIQ:

In our previous article, we constructed an all weather risk parity portfolio using intermediate term bonds (

iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund Crosses Above its 10-day MA (DVY)

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:42:00 -0400

Reminder - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:12:46 -0400

On 4/8/13, Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.50, payable on 5/1/13.

Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:21:18 -0400

Dividend exchange traded funds have attracted investors looking for yield and a tilt to more defensive stocks and sectors. However, as a result of different index approaches, the funds can offer varying exposures to dividend paying equities. Some dividend ETFs weight individual stocks by their...

DVY, LO, LMT, KMB: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:19:21 -0400

Investing Ideas – Wealth Management Carnival #10

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:03:03 -0400

BY AUSTIN JOHNSTON This edition of the Wealth Management Carnival we focus on investing. We have some helpful definitions of investment vehicles and instruments, advice on what to go for and what to avoid, and all kinds of opinions on that roller coaster ride: Financial Markets. What Does “Diversification” Really Mean? – It’s SimpleRoger Wohlner presents Investment [...]

Dividend “High Yielders”: Head-To-Head

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:00:59 -0400

Interest in dividend-focused strategies has surged in recent years, as investors continue to look for ways to enhance their portfolio’s yield without taking on excessive risk. As such, the ETF industry has responded to this demand, pumping out a wide array of products that offer the stable and attractive yields many are looking for. A closer look at the yields and performance metrics of these products, however, reveals significant differences [see 101 High Yielding ETFs For Every Dividend Investor]. When it comes to dividend investing strategies, there are two primary groups of thought: consistency and yield. It’s important to note the distinction between consistency of distributions and quantity of distributions; often, those firms that have regularly increased cash payments to shareholders won’t always be the stocks with the most attractive distribution yields. For those looking to maximize dividends, we take a closer look at six of the most popular “high yielders”. [...]

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Bullish Two Hundred Day Moving Average Cross - DRI

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 12:04:30 -0400

In trading on Monday, shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $50.21, changing hands as high as $50.91 per share.

DVY, LO, LMT, ETR: ETF Inflow Alert

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:13:30 -0400

Dumb Idea: Dividends Are Good For You

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:16:56 -0400

Why do people love dividends? Because they don't understand either corporate finance or taxes.

More Dividend ETFs Hitting the Market Amid Strong Demand

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 06:38:51 -0400

There are about 50 different dividend-focused ETFs trading that use company payouts as a screening process. Some experts say the dividend sector is blowing up and competition couldn’t be fiercer. “Investors have poured more than $69 billion into these products, with much of that asset base coming...

Global X SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) And Barclays MLP ETN (ATMP) Hit The Street

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 04:00:47 -0400

The bull run has continued on Wall Street as upbeat economic data makes it hard for investors to take profits surrounded by all of the optimism. The Dow Jones Industrial Average kept its multi-week winning streak going on Wednesday after retail sales blew past analyst estimates; this figure posted growth of 1.1% in February, marking a hefty improvement over last month’s reading of 0.2%. Global X and iPath rolled out new products earlier this week that should gain some traction amid all of the euphoria in the stock market [see 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn]. Meet the Dividend ETF Competition Global X, perhaps best known for their lineup of niche offerings, rolled out the SuperDividend U.S. ETF (DIV) earlier this week on March 12, 2013. The new ETF charges 0.45% in expenses and is linked to the INDXX SuperDividend U.S. Low Volatility Index, which tracks the performance of 50 equally-weighted common stocks, MLPs and REITs [...]

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12 Safe Dividend Stocks For The Market Storm

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:20:36 -0400

Dividend ETF Party Getting Pretty Crowded

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:20:36 -0400

With investors feverishly searching for yield in any form, ETF issuers are filling the proverbial punch bowl with all manner of equity income strategies, and it seems the cup will soon runneth over.

Choosing the best European dividend ETF

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 06:26:22 -0400

After two years of crisis, European stocks are cheaper than their American rivals, and they tend to pay out a higher percentage of their profits as dividends.

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Buyback, Dividend ETFs Boosted as Companies Return Record Cash

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 15:09:14 -0500

With the Dow Jones Industrial Average at an all-time high, Corporate America is in better shape than the average American after the financial crisis. Companies are seeing profits rise and firms are returning cash to investors at a record pace, which has provided a lift to ETFs that specialize on...

The Case for Dividends

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 09:45:11 -0500

The case for investing for dividends is nicely summarized in this paper produced by First Trust. The Importance of Dividends With interest rates at historically low levels,these are challenging times to invest for income. In this environment, dividend-paying companies may reward investorsseeking income as well as capital appreciation potential. This...

A Dividend Sweet Spot Most ETFs Are Missing

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:29:22 -0500

Dividend-paying stocks do better than their nonpaying counterparts, a report shows, and the dividend range with the best returns often isn't included in indexes and funds.

Noteworthy ETF Inflows: DVY, LO, LMT, ETR

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:52:43 -0500

iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund Crosses Above its 10-day MA (DVY)

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:41:00 -0500

Dividend and Buyback ETFs: A Match Made in Heaven?

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 06:30:25 -0500

Dividend-themed ETFs have been all the rage with investors looking to boost income in stocks rater than bonds. Meanwhile, an ETF focused on companies that are buying back their shares has outperformed the market by a wide margin. Now, new research suggests that combining dividend and buyback...

Why I Love McDonald's And Avoid AIG

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:26:35 -0500

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) is one of my favorite stocks held by large-cap value ETFs and mutual funds and earns my very attractive rating. MCD has grown its after-tax cash flow (NOPAT) by 9% compounded annually since 1998. Its return on invested capital (ROIC) has increased every year since 2002. McDonald’s current share price of ~$94.60 gives it a price to economic book value ratio of 0.9, which means the market is currently predicting a permanent 10% decline in NOPAT for MCD. Such a large decline seems unlikely for a company that has not experienced even a minor decline in NOPAT for a decade.

Best ETFs for the Buck

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:26:35 -0500

Here’s where you can go to beat U.S. dividends

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 06:01:23 -0500

Though dividend ETFs are not the same asset type as bonds and are not meant as a perfect replacement, safe high-yielding dividend stocks do provide a regular and reliable source of income that, unlike many bonds, have yields above the inflation level.

DVY, LO, LMT, ETR: Large Outflows Detected at ETF

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 11:41:26 -0500

Investors Still Want Dividend ETFs for Yield

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 06:14:03 -0500

After finding clarity on the tax debate, investors are returning to dividend-paying stocks and exchange traded funds in search of yield and more conservative strategies for equities. Interest-bearing accounts like money market fund and short-term deposits are earning less than 1%. Consequently,...

LNT Ex-Dividend Reminder - 1/29/13

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:04:16 -0500

On 1/29/13, Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) will trade ex-dividend, for its quarterly dividend of $0.47, payable on 2/15/13.

ETF Opportunities as Budget Deal Affects U.S. Growth

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 11:19:59 -0500

Despite a resolution to the fiscal cliff, the consequences of the budget deal will still negatively affect the markets and exchange traded funds. One iShares analyst points out some potential pitfalls and opportunities in the months ahead. “The fiscal drag left in place by the deal, coupled...

One Advisor’s Approach to Income Investing

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:03:43 -0500

by Folio Investing Guest post by Contributing Editor, John Graves. Editor’s Note: John Graves has been an independent financial advisor for 26 years. He is one of the two owners of The Renaissance Group, a Registered Investment Advisor based in Ventura, CA. John’s book, The 7% Solution: You Can Afford a Comfortable Retirement, was published in 2012. When I [...]

After the 'Apocalypse': What Investors Can Do Now

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 12:53:00 -0500

"There's a lot of hope built into the market," said one strategist. "In large part, reality still has not been realized."

Dividend Stocks, ETFs Could See Higher Payouts

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 06:00:55 -0500

After years on the decline, dividends are making a comeback. More companies are beginning to reward stock shareholders, along with dividend-related exchange traded funds, by issuing larger payouts. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices, S&P 500 companies will pay out cash dividends of $281...

Dividend and Bond ETFs Will Stay Hot in 2013: S&P

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:30:17 -0500

As 2012 comes to an end and we head into the new year, exchange traded funds that generate income and investments that cover the international and emerging markets will continue to attract a lot of interest, S&P Capital analyst says. “Despite potentially higher taxes, dividend-themed equity...

PIMCO Total Return ETF Manager Gross Offers 5 Investing Tips

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 10:35:28 -0500

For the exchange traded fund investors who are reluctant to just sit idly by while the government hikes up taxes and diminishes overall wealth, PIMCO’s resident bond guru, Bill Gross, suggests a couple of steps to hedge the pending wealth tax. Gross manages the PIMCO Total Return ETF...

Alliant Energy Corp. Breaks Below 200-Day Moving Average - Notable for LNT

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:27:53 -0500

In trading on Friday, shares of Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT) crossed below their 200 day moving average of $44.47, changing hands as low as $43.94 per share.

3 ETF Sectors Facing Tax Uncertainty

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:00:25 -0500

For investors, the last few months have been dominated by two words: fiscal cliff. The combination of automatic expiring tax breaks and across-the-board government spending cuts scheduled to become effective on January 1, 2013, has sent a shiver down the spine of market participants. The pending line in the sand was drawn during the last debt ceiling debate, as members of Congress couldn’t decide on how to cut spending/raise taxes enough. The resulting Budget Control Act plus the expiration of the Bush-era tax cuts was designed as motivation to get the Federal government to move and create a realistic solution to fixing the United States’s budget woes. The $600 billion in proposed cuts across defense, federal agencies and cabinet departments is certainly good motivation to get the job done. If the Feds don’t act in time, analysts expect the economy to truly “fall over a cliff” and regress back into recession. [...]

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Investing for Income vs. Total Return

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:40:25 -0500

by Geoff Considine One of the most-discussed issues in long-term investing is whether to focus on income generation or simply to think in term of total return (price gains plus income). The discussion of this topic often focuses on whether investors should seek out stocks that pay dividends vs. simply planning to sell a fraction of [...]

iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund Crosses Above its 10-day MA (DVY)

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 10:39:00 -0500

‘Fiscal cliff’ doesn’t deter income seekers

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 06:03:44 -0500

Taxes on dividends are bound to go up in 2013, at least for many people. Yet income-minded investors, far from being deterred, have been flocking to dividend-oriented exchange-traded funds, says John Prestbo.

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A Closer Look at WisdomTree’s Dividend ETFs

Dividend ETF with Growth Tilt Makes a Comeback

An Attractive Dividend ETF Outperforming the S&P 500

Dividend ETFs for 2013

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - DVY, LO, LMT, ETR

Clorox Co. (CLX) Shares Cross 3% Yield Mark

Why EU Stimulus Is Back on the Table

Current Income

Dividend ETFs: Yields Falling as Market Rallies

Dividend Chasing: Dividend ETFs Outperformed Stock Indices

Notable ETF Inflow Detected - DVY, LO, LMT, KMB

A five-point strategy for riding the bull

Using Long Term Bonds To Improve Returns Of Bridgewater’s All Weather Risk Parity Portfolio

iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund Crosses Above its 10-day MA (DVY)

Reminder - Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon

Surveying the Dividend ETF Landscape

DVY, LO, LMT, KMB: Large Inflows Detected at ETF

Investing Ideas – Wealth Management Carnival #10

Dividend “High Yielders”: Head-To-Head

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iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund Crosses Above its 10-day MA (DVY)

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iShares Dow Jones Select Dividend Index Fund Crosses Above its 10-day MA (DVY)

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