Delaware Investments® Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. Announces Dividends

Today, Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol “DDF”, declares a monthly dividend of $0.0575 per share. This dividend is payable July 29, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 15, 2011. The ex-dividend date will be July 13, 2011.... more

Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund Announces Dividends

Today, Delaware Enhanced Global Dividend and Income Fund (the “Fund”), a New York Stock Exchange-listed closed-end fund trading under the symbol “DEX”, declares a monthly dividend of $0.1025 per share. The dividend is payable July 29, 2011, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 15, 2011. The ex-dividend date will be July 13, 2011.... more

Altria: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Let's examine how Altria (NYSE: MO) stacks up in four critical areas to determine whether it's a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making. 1. YieldFirst and foremost, dividend investors like a large forward yield. But if a yield gets too high, it may reflect investors' doubts about the payout's sustainability. If investors had confidence in the stock, they'd be buying it, driving up the share price and shrinking the yield.... more

Investing 101: Rallying Stocks With Dividend Growth and the Cash Flow to Pay Them

Below we report 10 dividend stocks that have had high dividend growth over the past 10 years, as well as an increase in the current year's dividend estimate. Furthermore, all of the names have positive operating cash flows and significant assets vs. current liabilities. Market caps over $150M.... more

The Incredible Flexibility Only Dividends Can Provide

What makes dividend-paying stocks so flexible for investors is that very dividend itself: a seemingly small payment that can add up over time to create incredible wealth. Those dividends give you back control over a bit of your money without giving up your sliver of the businesses that generated them. And that's what makes all the difference. What you can do with your dividendsGenerally speaking, you have three broad options for what to do with your payments. You can:... more

Sysco: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Let's examine how Sysco (NYSE: SYY) stacks up in four critical areas to determine whether it's a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making. 1. YieldFirst and foremost, dividend investors like a large forward yield. But if a yield gets too high, it may reflect investors' doubts about the payout's sustainability. If investors had confidence in the stock, they'd be buying it, driving up the share price and shrinking the yield.... more

Frontier Communications: Dividend Dynamo or Blowup?

Let's examine how Frontier (NYSE: FTR) stacks up in four critical areas to determine whether it's a dividend dynamo or a disaster in the making. 1. YieldFirst and foremost, dividend investors like a large forward yield. But if a yield gets too high, it may reflect investors' doubts about the payout's sustainability. If investors had confidence in the stock, they'd be buying it, driving up the share price and shrinking the yield.... more

3 Under the Radar mREITs Providing High Yields

Investors continue to search for new high-yield dividend stocks. As Treasury bills and Treasury bonds offer historically low rates, mREITs continue to be a sector with tempting yields.The following three mREIT have remained below the radar while providing high yields. Chimera Investment Corporation (CIM) Chimera Investment Corporation is managed by Fixed Income Discount Advisory Company (FIDAC), which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Annaly Capital Management (NLY). Page 3 of the CIM 10k highlights this relationship. FIDAC does invest in both agency Mortgage Backed Securities ((MBS... more

4 Diversified Dividend-Growth Stocks

Here is a list of four stocks that offer industry diversification, above average income, and the potential for capital gains. Combined, these four stocks make up our model growth and income portfolio. We evaluated each company on dividend sustainability and the potential for future growth. If you’re in the market for growth and income, take a look at these four stocks.Intel (INTC) offers a yield 3.2%, the smallest of our four stocks. We feel that despite the modest payout, Intel offers the best opportunity for capital gains in our growth and income portfolio. The chip company has a rich tradition of profitability. In 2008, Intel was able to remain in the black, when most of its rivals lost money for its shareholders. Today, Intel boasts profit margins of almost 30% and is making the... more

Important Metrics for Dividend Income Investors and 8 Companies to Watch

Dividend income investors are attracted to high-yield stocks and relatively simple strategies like the famous Dogs of the Dow have emerged, which advise income... more