Dividend Investing 101
What are dividends, how do they work and why do companies pay? A foundational guide to dividend investing mechanics, risks, rewards, and how to get started.
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Make Annuities Work for You!
Cut through annuity complexity. Learn what annuities actually are, how annuity products work, and whether one belongs in your income portfolio.
Covered Call ETFs - Hot Yield Trend
We examine the mechanics of covered call and option-income ETFs, exploring what drives their yields, and critically evaluate their place in a portfolio.
Dispelling the Illusion of Dividend Capture Strategies
Dividend capture sounds logical — buy before ex-date, collect the dividend, sell after. Here's why dividend capture strategies fail in practice.
Welcome to DividendIdeas
Welcome to DividendIdeas - independent education and research for income investors. Great topics for beginners and experienced investors.
Healthy Dividends, Healthy Portfolio: The DYHI
The DYHI (Dividend Yield Health Index) scores income securities on stability, rates, leverage, and liquidity. Learn how we build portfolios with it.
Dividend Strategies
This article explores three major strategic pillars of dividend investing: high yields today, dividend growth over time, and the power of compound growth.