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12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion
Cashflow King
Cashflow King
3 months ago
12 US Options ETFs With ZERO NAV Erosion
The income investing world is full of beautiful lies. The most seductive one? "Higher yield equals better returns." Here's reality: Most high-yield options ETFs are quietly liquidating your portfolio while disguising it as "income

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3 Dividend Kings For Long-Term Income
Sure Dividend
Sure Dividend
3 days ago
Regular dividend increases each year, even during recessions, are critical for dividend growth investors. This makes the Dividend Kings a great source of stocks that can provide long-term passive income. The Dividend Kings have each increased their

SOFI's Fintech Rise: $500 Monthly Bets Could Build a Five-Year Foundation
Investing Wise Academy
Investing Wise Academy
4 days ago
SOFI's Fintech Rise: $500 Monthly Bets Could Build a Five-Year Foundation
Five years ago, SoFi Technologies $SOFI shares were trading around $2.35 each (adjusted for its public debut and early trading levels). Today, it's closed at $25.85—a strong 1,000%+ rise that reflects its growth from a student loan refinancer in

Choose Between Dividends and Growth
Andy
Andy
3 weeks ago
Choose Between Dividends and Growth
In the world of retail investing, there is a loud, persistent pressure to pick a side. It often feels like you have to join a "tribe." On one side, you have the Dividend Seekers: the cautious, income-focused investors who obsess over yield

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The Asymmetric Power of Compounding
Ryne Williams
Ryne Williams
2 weeks ago
The Asymmetric Power of Compounding
Albert Einstein once called compound interest the eighth wonder of the world. He said: “He who understands it, earns it… he who doesn’t, pays it.” This is well-covered territory among us investors. We understand that compound interest is powerful bec

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The Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)
Kfir Aharon
Kfir Aharon
2 months ago
The Throne of Compounding: Dividend Kings vs. Aristocrats (The Ultimate Guide)
In the world of dividend growth investing, we often talk about royalty. We use terms like "Aristocrats" and "Kings" to describe companies that have achieved the holy grail of income investing: consistency. But for the Snowball Ana

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These 5 "Income Giants" Pay 10%+ Yields Without Destroying Your Principal
The Frugal Expat
The Frugal Expat
2 months ago
These 5 "Income Giants" Pay 10%+ Yields Without Destroying Your Principal
Most investors chase dividend stocks that pay 3-4% yields while missing out on a revolutionary class of ETFs that are legally required to distribute 10%+ annually – without the traditional risks of high-yield investments. Welcome to the world of next

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Finding Your Edge: A Guide to Paid Trading Communities
Smart Money Talk
Smart Money Talk
2 weeks ago
Finding Your Edge: A Guide to Paid Trading Communities
The journey of a trader is often a solitary one, spent staring at charts and second-guessing decisions. This isolation is one of the biggest hurdles to sustained success. It is no surprise, then, that a massive industry of paid trading communities ha

High-Yield ETFs: The Truth About NAV, ROC, and Reverse Splits
Nim
Nim
last quarter
High-Yield ETFs: The Truth About NAV, ROC, and Reverse Splits
High-yield ETFs have become increasingly popular among income investors seeking consistent cash flow, but they also attract criticism and confusion. Many investors assume that falling prices, large distributions, or reverse splits are red flags. In r

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Building a Dividend Growth Portfolio That Actually Beats Inflation
Kfir Aharon
Kfir Aharon
last quarter
Building a Dividend Growth Portfolio That Actually Beats Inflation
Inflation is the silent wealth killer. While your savings account balance might look steady, the real value of that money shrinks year after year. For investors seeking income, this poses a critical challenge: how do you generate returns that not onl

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Top and Young Dividend Aristocrats 2025
Сool Head Investment
Сool Head Investment
2 months ago
Top and Young Dividend Aristocrats 2025
I wish to briefly introduce the Dividend Aristocrats for those who are not yet familiar with this group of companies. These are businesses that do not simply pay dividends for decade, they have increased them annually for a minimum of 25 consecutive

The High Cost of Fees: Why Managing Your Own Portfolio Pays Off (Literally)
Ryan O'Connell, CFA, FRM
Ryan O'Connell, CFA, FRM
2 months ago
The High Cost of Fees: Why Managing Your Own Portfolio Pays Off (Literally)
If you have the prerequisite minimum level of knowledge, I often recommend that people try to manage their own money. While the world of finance can seem intimidating, the math behind "Do It Yourself" (DIY) investing is compelling—specifica