fundamentals

Paying 7% Dividend That Has Increased For 27 Consecutive Years

A primary advantage of a properly constructed dividend income portfolio is the opportunity to live off the dividends and receive an increase in pay each year. In order to successfully accomplish this, you must save enough money over the years. Importantly, the more money you save and accumulate, the less yield your portfolio needs to …

Don’t Just Buy From Amazon – Buy Amazon

Introduction – Amazon Now might be the best time to invest in Amazon (AMZN) over the last several years.  Amazon is a growth stock which still has lots of growth ahead of it.  The old adage based purely on common sense says to buy low in order to sell high.  Amazon stock after years of …

Tesla: Still Overvalued Or Growth At A Reasonable Price?

Introduction – Tesla Tesla (TSLA) has been one of the greatest success stories in the stock market for investors who bought the stock on its IPO and still hold today. The simple $10,000 investment on July 2, 2010 would be worth over $1,697,000 representing an astounding 51.19% annualized rate of return. However, that is not …

S&P 500 is Down 30%: You See Risk I See Opportunity! 

S&P 500 Introduction 2022 has been a bad year price-wise for the stock market as measured by the S&P 500. However, I contend that is not enough to simply know that the market is down, it is even more important to know why. Nevertheless, as you read this my guess would be that several thoughts …

Medical Properties Trust: The Income Investor’s Dream Or Nightmare?

Introduction Medical Properties Trust (MPW) claims to be the second largest nongovernmental owner of hospitals in the world. Furthermore, the company is geographically diverse with properties in United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Germany, Australia, Spain, and to a lesser extent in other countries. This real estate investment trust has increased their dividend for 9 consecutive …

Blackstone Inc.: Can The 5.5% Dividend Yield Be Trusted? | FAST Graphs

Blackstone Inc (BX) Introduction Blackstone Inc (BX) operates in the Asset Management and Custody Banks subindustry and is the largest alternative asset manager in the world. The company is A+ rated and currently offers a dividend yield exceeding 5.5%, which at first glance appears enticing. However, closer scrutiny shows that the company has a very …

This High-Yield Cannabis Stock Has Grown Like A “Weed”

Cannabis Stock IIPR Cannabis stock Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (IIPR) claims to be “the leading provider of real estate capital for the regulated cannabis industry.” As an investment, I consider IIPR a hybrid cross between a growth stock and a high-yield dividend growth stock. With that said, it is very rare to find a company …

Bristol Myers Squibb Company: Too Cheap To Ignore | FAST Graphs

Bristol Myers Squibb A+ rated Bristol Myers Squibb (BMY) is a blue-chip dividend growth stock offering a 3% and growing current yield. Historically, this stalwart pharmaceutical giant has commanded a premium valuation multiple by Mr. Market. However, since November 2018 Bristol Myers has been selling at a discount to not only its historical norms but …

The Real Reason Why The Stock Market Is Falling: 6 Examples

Introduction – Stock Market After enjoying a long-running bull stock market, the recent drop in stock prices is causing investor angst. However, a look at long-term stock market history tells us that the stock market has steadily risen over time. On the other hand, that is not to say that it always rises, there are …