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High Dividend Yield Stocks and Growth Stocks that pay dividends represent two different investment strategies, and each has its own set of characteristics and considerations. Let’s explore the key differences between these two types of stocks: Dividend Yield stocks: Income Generation: High dividend yield stocks are typically chosen by investors seeking a regular income stream.…

  Before we begin our discussion of how market downturns benefit income investors, let’s look at what causes downturns in the first place. As everyone knows, the stock market never behaves rationally. This is due to several factors. New information arrives constantly and the macroeconomic environment changes frequently. Further complicating the problem is about 70%…

When it comes to reinvesting dividends, there are primarily two strategies to consider, each with its own set of advantages and drawbacks. The first and most widely used method is known as a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). A DRIP automatically channels your cash dividends back into the stock that generated them, effortlessly acquiring additional shares…

I have a unique investment proposition to discuss with you. I’m interested in acquiring a car wash business, but currently lack the necessary funds. I’m seeking financial support from you to make this purchase, with the understanding that I will manage the business and retain all profits. While there’s a possibility of selling the business…

Let’s dive deep into managing risk in your investment portfolio and how it’s done differently at Fly High Investing. Navigating the world of investments may seem challenging, but by adopting effective strategies, you can turn it to your advantage. Let’s begin by delving into the fundamentals. Many investors prioritize risk management in their portfolios, with…

Over the course of his career, Mike Edens from Fly High Investing crafted a successful career path. During his tenure as an airline pilot, he anticipated a potential decline in income upon retirement. This prompted him to strategize ways to generate revenue from his portfolio without resorting to liquidating its assets. This contemplation led him…

Among some really cool things and subjects we often discuss, we wanted to write a little about the companies that are in the portfolio, Regulated investment companies (RICs), and why they are so important for this portfolio. When we started looking for companies with high earnings and high dividend yields, these companies just naturally floated…

If you are like the vast majority, you believe the best way to structure your portfolio for retirement is to shift your investments into conservative bond funds and other low-yield fixed-income investments. Wall Street makes billions of dollars a year by herding people into funds, known as life-cycle funds, that do precisely that. The idea…

Before analyzing these two groups, we should start by defining what they are and how they differ. For a company to be a dividend aristocrat, it must be a member of the S&P 500 and have an increasing dividend payout over 25 years or more. To qualify as a dividend king a company must only meet…