Saturday, October 7, 2017

Weekly Links: October 7, 2017

Each weekend I highlight any notable articles that I came across over the past week. Though I may not always agree with each of the articles highlighted, they will often provide an interesting argument for their position. We can take some concepts that may or may not align with our vision, then apply them to our framework, and voila, a new idea is born.

Articles you might find interesting:

- Dividend Increase Announcements for the Week Ending September 29, 2017
- Dividend Increases V 2017
- September 2017 Independence Fund Update
- Four Dividend Growth Stocks to Consider on Dips
- September 2017 results

The DIV-Net Featured Articles:

- 7 Stocks With Strong Dividend Growth Metrics
- Blockchain – The Next Onslaught of Disruption

Articles from D4L-News:

Collect 6.5% Yield from This High Dividend Stock
Due to the downturn in oil and gas prices, large-cap energy stocks don’t really receive much investor enthusiasm. And when they do make headlines, it’s often about production cuts, layoffs, and even dividend cuts. But does that mean it’s time to ditch energy stocks altogether? 1 High-Dividend Stock for Income Investors...

7 Dividend-Growing REITs That Cost Next to Nothing
Real estate investment trusts (REITs) have been one of the go-to investments over the past few years as investors have looked toward securities with high yields. And thanks to their tax structures, most REITs have yields in the 4% to 7% range. However, with interest rates rising, REITs have been left by the wayside. For the first time in several quarters, REITs have underperformed stocks. With cash flows rising and prices dropping, investors now have the opportunity to buy REITs and the potential for higher yields at discounts. But which ones to buy? Here are seven REITs that are major bargains...

An 11% Yield, Record Earnings And Strong Coverage
Looking to catch a ride on a steady high yield LP? The yield is 10.69%. It had record revenue, EBITDA, and cash flow in Q2 '17. Distribution coverage was 1.77x in Q2, and has averaged 1.39x over the past four quarters. Maybe you should climb aboard...

2 Stocks to Buy With Dividends Yielding More Than 4% and 5%, Respectively
Dividend stocks can be wonderful. Dividends can provide current income or, when reinvested, they can help power total capital appreciation. But you need to tread carefully once you get into higher-yielding dividend stocks. Many are quite risky and/or their growth prospects are very limited to nil...

Should Investors Consider the 12.5% Yield from This Alternative Bank?
Today I’m going to show you a high-yield stock that pays 12.5%. Due to the cyclical nature of the business, this stock is not for everyone. But, for those who are willing to take the underlying risk, the double-digit yield offered by this company could be worth considering...

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There are some really good articles here, please take time and read a few of them.

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