The Hidden Dividend Treasure Inside Fly High Investing

Imagine discovering that your dividend portfolio contains a treasure chest that you didn’t even know was there. You can’t see it by looking at the dividend yield, and you won’t find it by simply comparing a company’s earnings with its dividend. In fact, the companies themselves don’t always make it easy to find. But buried…

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Who Really Moves the Stock Market and Why It Matters

If you asked most investors who moves the stock market, they’d probably say individual investors, mutual funds, pension funds, and large investment firms buying and selling stocks based on what they believe companies are worth. That answer would have been largely correct a few decades ago. Today, it isn’t. The stock market has quietly undergone…

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The Hidden Cost of Covered-Call ETFs

When investors begin thinking about monetizing their portfolio to generate retirement income, one of the most common strategies they encounter is covered‑call ETFs. These funds typically generate income by selling at‑the‑money (ATM) covered calls, a strategy that produces attractive distribution yields and makes them appear to be an ideal solution for retirees seeking dependable income.…

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Fly High Investing vs. Wall Street

People like to tell themselves they invest in the stock market because they’re being rational. Some believe they’re doing the work, researching companies, comparing financials, listening to analysts, and convincing themselves they’re making informed decisions. Others skip the research entirely and instead research financial advisors, portfolio managers, or large investment firms, ultimately turning their life…

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Why Some Companies Pay Base, Supplemental and Special Dividends

Many income‑producing companies, especially Business Development Companies (BDCs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and certain energy and commodity producers use a three‑part dividend structure: base dividends, supplemental dividends, and special dividends. This approach allows them to provide stable income while still complying with federal distribution requirements and reflecting fluctuations in earnings. The Base Dividend: A Stable,…

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