Jefferies expects strong dividend growth this year. How to play it

It should be a good year for dividends, according to Jefferies. This year, the firm expects dividend growth in the U.S. to accelerate to 6.2% from 3.9% in 2023. “Most sectors except for energy and autos are expected to grow dividends, led by media and semis,” Desh Peramunetilleke, the firm’s global head of quantitative strategy, […]

How to construct your portfolio for maximum income in retirement

Attractive bond yields have been a boon for investors, such as retirees, who want to generate income from their portfolios. Yet, those who want to live off the income generated by their investments — without selling any stocks — may want to reconsider how their portfolio is set up. An efficient portfolio typically focuses on […]

Big yields can invite risk. How to find the right dividend fund for your portfolio

If you’re searching for a dividend-paying fund to cushion your portfolio with steady income, you’ll have to look beyond hot yields. That’s because those rich yields usually come with a sharp trade-off for investors in the form of additional risk, according to a recent study from Morningstar. “There is a perception that we have that […]