Guggenheim Canadian Energy Income ETF Offers Yield and Exposure to Oil Sands
Investors have been hearing a lot about oil sands stocks recently. The oil sands refer specifically to the Canadian oil sands located in the Alberta region of Canada. The massive crude reserves are second in size only to Saudi Arabia. In fact, Barrons published an article about it this week (Seeking Stability in the Sands, February 7, 2011). In the article Barron's writes favorably about the sector, picking several stocks that generate much of their revenue from the oil sands. Barron's lists Cenovus (CVE), Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), Canadian Oil Sands (COSWF), Imperial Oil (IMO), Suncor Energy (SU), Athabasca Oil Sands (ATH.Canada), and MEG Energy (MEG.Canada) as beneficiaries of demand for the oil extracted from sand. Why are we hearing about the Canadian oil sands so much now?... more
How Long Can Franklin Resources' Dividends Last?
Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends cannot be overstated. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, they also have the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. At The Motley Fool, we're avid fans of dividends -- and not just because we like that steady stream of cash. Studies have shown that from 1972 to 2006, stocks in the S&P 500 that don't pay dividends have earned an average annual return of 4.1%. Dividend stocks, however, have averaged a whopping 10.1% per year. That is an incredible difference -- one that you'd be crazy to not take... more
How Long Can Virgin Media's Dividends Last?
Whether you're a beginning investor or a near-retiree, the importance of purchasing stocks that pay dividends cannot be overstated. Not only do companies that have quarterly or annual payouts provide you with a steady stream of income, they also have the potential for capital appreciation. Simply put, dividend stocks can give your portfolio what almost no other investment can -- both income and growth. At The Motley Fool, we're avid fans of dividends -- and not just because we like that steady stream of cash. Studies have shown that from 1972 to 2006, stocks in the S&P 500 that don't pay dividends have earned an average annual return of 4.1%; dividend stocks, however, have averaged a whopping 10.1% per year. That is an incredible difference -- one that you'd be crazy to not take... more
Dividend Scan: CHD, MA, BEC, STI, ADP, HIHO
Wall Street held on to its morning gains on reports of strong earnings from corporates, including McDonald's and Sara Lee. However, the Chinese interest rate hike to control inflation kept the market in check, while energy stocks suffered. Church & Dwight Co. Inc. (NYSE: CHD) has doubled its quarterly dividend to $0.34 per common share from $0.17 per common share for the first quarter of FY 2011, payable on March 1, 2011 to shareholders of record as of February 18, 2011. The stock lost 1.65 percent to $68.69 on Tuesday. Mastercard Inc. (NYSE: MA) said that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend to holders of its Class A common stock and Class B common stock. The cash dividend of 15 cents per share will be paid on May 9, 2011 to holders of record of its Class A... more
Smart Dividend Investors Should Take a Look at These 5 High-Yielding Stocks
Savings accounts, CDs and Treasuries yield next to nothing. So smart dividend investors are looking elsewhere in search of that ever-elusive yield. In our hunt for passive income, we uncovered 5 high-yielding stocks every income seeker should consider this year. Last week, we wrote about 10 wide-moat, undervalued dividend “kings” for 2011, which you can read here.... more
Dividend Report Card: Altria
In this series, we analyze financial metrics to begin answering the following questions about a company's dividend: Over time, has this company steadily increased its payouts? How sustainable is the dividend? Does the company have room to further increase the dividend? The Dividend Report Card wasn't designed as a buy or sell signal but rather as a tool to gauge the health of a company's dividend. For a full explanation of each category, click here for a tutorial.... more
Your Big Dividends Could End Up Like This One
Investors can make big money from something that sounds too good to be true … but against all gut instinct, actually is true. In today's market, one number particularly stands out. While government bonds are yielding just north of zero, we're seeing a few companies with dividend yields approaching 20%. That certainly sounds too good to be true. And I've warned about the dangers in these stocks in the past. But there just may be an opportunity here.... more
Top Five Energy Stocks With High Dividends
During the financial crisis, crude oil prices collapsed from almost $150 to $40. The drastic fall was largely due to pessimistic feelings about economic growth and deflation expectations. Now, we're getting out of recession, and oil prices are catching up. The Fed’s printing presses engineered a turnaround in the economy, and deflation expectations are gradually replaced with runaway inflation expectations. Legendary investors George Soros and Jim Rogers are among the several hedge fund managers who are bullish about commodities. John Paulson, David Einhorn and Dan Loeb have gold as the largest position in their portfolios. T. Boone Pickens has been investing in energy stocks. Considering some investors would be reluctant to invest in gold through ETFs such as GLD or GDX, Insider Monkey... more
Dividend Report Card: Colgate-Palmolive
In this series, we analyze financial metrics to begin answering the following questions about a company's dividend: Over time, has this company steadily increased its payouts? How sustainable is the dividend? Does the company have room to further increase the dividend? The Dividend Report Card wasn't designed as a buy or sell signal but rather as a tool to gauge the health of a company's dividend. For a full explanation of each category, click here for a tutorial.... more
7 Cheap Utility Stocks Paying Cold, Hard Cash
Though the broad market has risen more than 15% over the past six months, investors still harbor many concerns. A potential bubble in emerging markets, recent protests abroad, and the possibility of a slowdown in the U.S. market all combine to make investors jittery. However, there's a silver lining: Many quality stocks still trade on the cheap, with plenty of cash to dish out to shareholders. This could mean great opportunities for savvy investors.... more