It’s long been considered the “Old Faithful” of dividend payers. That’s because this stock has raised dividends like clockwork for 63 consecutive years and hasn’t missed a distribution since 1890.  You won’t hear about it much in the mainstream financial media. Why? Because it can help you get rich slowly — and that’s just not as sexy as the daily swarm of earnings reports, geopolitics, unicorn startup IPOs and tech advances.  Meanwhile, the stock set a new all-time peak of $108.68 on May 16. By itself, that’s a notable accomplishment. But that was also the 27th record high for the… Read More

It’s long been considered the “Old Faithful” of dividend payers. That’s because this stock has raised dividends like clockwork for 63 consecutive years and hasn’t missed a distribution since 1890.  You won’t hear about it much in the mainstream financial media. Why? Because it can help you get rich slowly — and that’s just not as sexy as the daily swarm of earnings reports, geopolitics, unicorn startup IPOs and tech advances.  Meanwhile, the stock set a new all-time peak of $108.68 on May 16. By itself, that’s a notable accomplishment. But that was also the 27th record high for the stock since the beginning of January, the most at this point in a calendar year since 1972. I’m talking about consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG). Most companies would kill to have a billion-dollar brand. P&G has more than two dozen, including Tide laundry detergent, Bounty paper towels, Crest toothpaste, Duracell batteries and Gillette razors. These products are found in 180 countries around the globe and reach more than 5 billion consumers. #-ad_banner-#Admittedly, the company’s portfolio of brands has also become a bit bloated, and sales have been sluggish in recent years. But as you might expect, the… Read More

How to make money in the stock market?  One answer, often said in jest, is to “buy low, sell high.” Of course, the “buy low, sell high” formula, while 100% correct, does not give us any real insights into the process of investing. That’s because, on its own, it has little to do with the how-tos of the market. Rather, it describes post-factum, how a typical profit is booked: you make money when a stock you sell is trading higher than your purchase price. This simplistic way of thinking about the market — that, in order to make money, one… Read More

How to make money in the stock market?  One answer, often said in jest, is to “buy low, sell high.” Of course, the “buy low, sell high” formula, while 100% correct, does not give us any real insights into the process of investing. That’s because, on its own, it has little to do with the how-tos of the market. Rather, it describes post-factum, how a typical profit is booked: you make money when a stock you sell is trading higher than your purchase price. This simplistic way of thinking about the market — that, in order to make money, one has to “buy low” — can probably be blamed for keeping some investors out of the rallying market. —Recommended Link— SECRET: Add $8,760 Extra to Any Retirement Account Finally revealed! This “long lost” secret turns a quick 3-minute phone call into the opportunity to collect $8,760 checks. Every payment is backed by the full authority of the U.S. Government… and over $1.75 billion will be delivered to income-seeking Americans. But your action is required TODAY while the enrollment window is open. You must click here right now to get started.. Then… Read More

You say you wouldn’t touch options with a 10-foot pole? You’re not alone. In a recent survey, securities broker TD Ameritrade (NYSE: AMTD) found that more than three-quarters of “buy-and-hold” investors have never bought or sold stock options. The reason? “Too risky,” according to a third of the respondents. Twenty-five percent said they “don’t need them,” and another 23% admitted they “don’t know how they work.” The truth? Yes, options can be risky, but so is investing in Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL). And, no, options are not necessarily “needed” by everyone. But if reducing exposure to market volatility, preserving capital and, yes, generating income… Read More

You say you wouldn’t touch options with a 10-foot pole? You’re not alone. In a recent survey, securities broker TD Ameritrade (NYSE: AMTD) found that more than three-quarters of “buy-and-hold” investors have never bought or sold stock options. The reason? “Too risky,” according to a third of the respondents. Twenty-five percent said they “don’t need them,” and another 23% admitted they “don’t know how they work.” The truth? Yes, options can be risky, but so is investing in Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL). And, no, options are not necessarily “needed” by everyone. But if reducing exposure to market volatility, preserving capital and, yes, generating income sound appealing to you in any way, then they’re worth considering. Take Warren Buffett, for example. —Recommended Link— Does getting paid 10% (and more) on your money every year sound good? Then you need to check this out. You’ll see recession-proof stocks yielding 10.5%… limited partnerships throwing off 11.6%… business conglomerates paying 12.3%… real estate plays yielding 18.2%… along with some ultra-generous “oddball” securities you probably never knew existed. On top of all this cash, we’re also posting total returns up to 427%. You’ll see all about it here.. The king of buy-and-hold first bought stock in Coca-Cola (NYSE:… Read More

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Last week, traders seemed focused on two important news stories — the potential trade war with China and Uber’s disappointing IPO. But the stories weren’t all that important to the broader market. However, the more I consider the news, the more convinced I am that there could be an explosive rally in the stock market. Let me explain… The (Psycological) Trade War First, let’s look at the trade war with China. This seemed to be the primary reason the S&P 500 Index dropped as much as 4.4% below its recent high. ​ Last week’s decline ended… Read More

Last week, traders seemed focused on two important news stories — the potential trade war with China and Uber’s disappointing IPO. But the stories weren’t all that important to the broader market. However, the more I consider the news, the more convinced I am that there could be an explosive rally in the stock market. Let me explain… The (Psycological) Trade War First, let’s look at the trade war with China. This seemed to be the primary reason the S&P 500 Index dropped as much as 4.4% below its recent high. ​ Last week’s decline ended when news broke that talks between the United States and China were productive. The news consisted of a single tweet from Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin: “Ambassador Lighthizer and I just concluded productive meetings with China’s Vice Premier Liu He. We will continue our talks in Washington, D.C. next week.” That sparked a 2% rally in the S&P 500. #-ad_banner-#Now, one of the interesting aspects of this story is that many economists believe the proposed tariffs will not have a significant impact on the U.S. economy. There will be higher prices on some items since the costs are likely to… Read More

The term “insider trading” often carries a negative connotation. And, of course, it is illegal to buy or sell shares of a company based on material, non-public information. But insiders — company directors, officers or employees — who buy or sell shares based on non-privileged information are in the clear, although the activity is highly regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For instance, the SEC prohibits insiders from entering and exiting positions quickly to capitalize on short-term price movements. The rules say that if an insider sells a stock, they cannot buy it back at a lower price… Read More

The term “insider trading” often carries a negative connotation. And, of course, it is illegal to buy or sell shares of a company based on material, non-public information. But insiders — company directors, officers or employees — who buy or sell shares based on non-privileged information are in the clear, although the activity is highly regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). For instance, the SEC prohibits insiders from entering and exiting positions quickly to capitalize on short-term price movements. The rules say that if an insider sells a stock, they cannot buy it back at a lower price for the next six months. On the flipside, if an insider buys a stock, they can’t sell it a higher price for at least six months. Despite the heavy regulations, it’s important to pay attention to what insiders are doing. After all, they are on the front lines. Who else would better know the prospects of the company? They are privy to information regarding new products, competition, and the overall operating environment of the firm — the ultimate due diligence if you will. —Recommended Link— Collect Regular Government-Backed Marijuana Payouts Of $6,751 Or More There’s… Read More