PSA - Fortify Your Portfolio With 3 A-Rated Dividend Stocks Yielding +4%
2024-02-09 17:46:06 ET
Summary
- Market optimism is high, but caution is warranted as risks may be overlooked. Despite the bullish sentiment, concerns loom overinflated tech stocks and Fed rate cuts.
- Risks in commercial real estate and regional banks are rising, with looming refinancing challenges and potential defaults. Inflation and Fed actions add complexity to the market outlook.
- Investors can find safety and growth in top-tier stocks like CME, Chevron, and Public Storage, offering resilient dividends and potential outperformance even in uncertain economic conditions.
Introduction
This may be the shortest introduction of my articles this year (so far). In this article, I'll explain why the market is doing so well, why I'm getting very cautious, and how to bet on super-safe stocks while still getting good income and a shot at outperforming the market.
So, let's get to it!
"Everyone" Is Bullish
Whenever the market keeps making new all-time highs, I'm getting more cautious. Not necessarily because I'm bearish or not invested, but because these are the times when investors often overlook risks.
Right now, the AAII sentiment survey finds that 49% of all market participants are bullish. Less than 23% of market participants are bearish....
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