May was not the best month for alternative investment ETFs, at least as measured by the asset class’s largest portfolios. Less than a third of the funds produced price gains for the month. If one believes the past is a predictor of the future, one might be sorely tempted to all...
In this article, I give you my opinion on one of the highest yields in the consumer sector, Hanesbrands' 5.1% yield. The company is the ultimate value stock due to very low growth, but very high cash generation used to service Hanesbrands' high dividend yield and reduce debt. HBI ...
UGI currently offers a 3.5% forward yield, which is a historically very appealing starting yield. With the recent 4.3% dividend hike, the company now boasts 35 consecutive years of dividend hikes and maintains a 50% payout ratio on a FCF basis. Short-term volatility in inflation, ...
Many investors are looking for safety, security and income during a time when volatility seems to dominate Wall Street. Dividend funds often offer additional stability in just such uncertain periods. The topic comes into focus as the major stock averages see dramatic swings. The S&P 500 a...
Recent hedge fund results have been strong in the era of COVID-19, with the HFR Fund Weighted Index returning 27.5% for the year ending June 30, 2021 and 10.1% year-to-date. Overall, hedge funds have played the important role of downside management with upside participation during the...