Formula investing promises investors a systematic, rules-based approach to outperforming the market. In their December 2024 paper "Formula Investing," Marcel Schwartz and Matthias Hanauer evaluated ...

Discover how the yield on earning assets measures a financial institution's efficiency in generating income from its assets and its impact on financial health.

Some equity income investors grouse when a company uses its cash to buy back shares of its own outstanding stock rather than increase its dividend payouts to shareholders. While buybacks decrease a ...

In general, REITs are simple to understand. They buy properties and lease them out to tenants, just like you would do if you owned a rental property. The difference is the scale of the assets, not the ...

I remain conservative, with a 7.66% YTD return and a 65% fixed-income allocation, actively extending my bond ladder maturities. Despite market chatter about imminent Fed rate cuts, I prioritize Fed ...

My last analysis on AGNC Investment Corp. (AGNC) was published on 7.17 under a title of "AGNC Investment: 2 Reasons To Bet Against Wall Street”. That article focused on the sentiment change from Wall ...

AGNC Investment has a massive 14%+ dividend yield. Federal Realty's dividend yield is "only" 4.5%. Despite a lower yield, Federal Realty is likely to be a better investment choice for most long-term ...

Intermediate-term bonds offer attractive yields and potential capital gains as rates fall. Attractive yields can be found in stocks domiciled in less popular markets such as the UK and Brazil. Credit ...

If you’re just dipping your toes into investing, one of the simplest ways to start building steady income is through dividend stocks. But how do you know which ones are truly worth it? That’s where ...

Discover how you can greatly increase dividend yields in companies you're holding through strategic investments in business development companies, energy infrastructure, and investment funds.