I'm Buying These 14% Dividend Investments

My Portfolio & Connect: / dividendbull
In today’s video I’m going to go over some dividend-paying investments that I hold that currently offer yields exceeding 14%. We’ll discuss their features, their recent performance, and why I believe they’re worthy considerations for a well-rounded, income-focused portfolio. Additionally, I'll share some insights on the potential risks involved with these high-yield investments. Because, as with everything that offers an above-average yield for a particular investment type, there’s usually an above-average amount of risk, which I think is the case with these. But I’ll explain why, despite that, I’m a believer in these investments.

[@ClarkeGriffiny7]

The thing to me is, if you invest and have other income outside of dividends then you will be able to live off dividends without selling. Which means you can pass that on to your kids which will give them a leg up in life. $52k dividends received in 2024.

[@ChristianKelv]

I agree! That's why it is advisable that you have to invest while you still have a regular job or earning a regular income, and do it constantly. You still need to have something that will keep you going even if you're investing. Good financial planning and money allocation is the key.

[@HectorWhitney]

The best course of action if you lack market knowledge is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance. Speaking with a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and grow my portfolio to about 65% since January, even though I know it sounds obvious or generic. I believe that is the most effective way to enter the business at the moment.

[@JohnSmith060]

please who is the consultant that assist you with your investment and if you don't mind, how do I get in touch with them?

[@HectorWhitney]

In fact, I'm not sure whether I'm permitted to say this, but I'd suggest searching for “Lisa Grace Myer” as she gained a lot of attention in 2017. She is both my coach and the manager of my portfolio.

[@BellamyGriffin19]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@benjamindavidson22]

I like investing in close-end funds that pay monthly dividends. The trick is to hold long term and reinvest the monthly dividends plus buy more shares on a monthly basis or when ever you can afford to. This can be easily done because close-end funds are bought and sold on the stock market just like regular stock. That’d be enough to create a portfolio that would pay you between $50k to $70k in dividend income

[@monicawill5]

Just because there are opportunities in the market doesn’t mean you should go in blindly. To understand the potential factors that contribute to your financial growth, I'll advise you to seek the help of a professional

[@frankbarnes22]

I diversified my 62K portfolio across multiple market with the aid of same Investment-Adviser & I have been able to generate over 356k in net profit across high dividend yield stocks, ETF and bonds in few months.

[@KateBeckinsale22]

Currently, the best market strategy is to work with a credible investing coach. Since a while ago, I've been in touch with a coach, mostly because I lack the depth of understanding and mental toughness to deal with the ongoing market conditions. You lack the information necessary to succeed in a competitive market, not because you're doing anything wrong, but rather because of your lack of experience.

[@markwilliams14]

Due to the significant falls, I need advice on how to rebuild my portfolio and develop more successful tactics. Where can I find this teacher?

[@KateBeckinsale22]

Finding financial advisors like Carol Vivian Constable who can assist you shape your portfolio would be a very creative option. There will be difficult times ahead, and prudent personal money management will be essential to navigating them.

[@kortyEdna825]

SCHD is a solid choice for dividend investors, especially in uncertain markets. With its consistent dividend growth and solid track record, it feels like a reliable long-term hold. I’m focusing on ETFs like SCHD to balance growth with stability, especially as we navigate the impacts of rising interest rates.

[@foden700]

I agree. Even with great opportunities, we should proceed cautiously. Seeking market analysis or advice from certified market strategists is important.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

I wholeheartedly concur; I'm 60 years old, just retired, and have about $1,250,000 in non-retirement assets. Compared to the whole value of my portfolio during the last three years, I have no debt and a very little amount of money in retirement accounts. To be completely honest, the information provided by invt-advisors can only be ignored but not neglected. Simply undertake research to choose a trustworthy one.

[@NicholasHarmon-ow3jl]

Impressive can you share more info?

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

Certainly, there are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Aileen Gertrude Tippy’’ for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive.She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@NicholasHarmon-ow3jl]

Thanks a lot for this suggestion. I needed this myself, I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@Peterl4290]

Dividends are what got me into investing in the stock market. The thing to me is, if you invest and have other income outside of dividends then you will be able to live off dividends without selling. Which means you can pass that on to your kids which will give them a leg up in life. Have over $600K in my portfolio as I bought a lot of dividend stocks before, I'm buying more now, and I will buy more when it drops further.

[@larrypaul-cw9nk]

As a new investor it's always great to hear from a person who has gone through all the difficult times and come ahead of it. it's unnerving to see your portfolio go from green to red but as mentioned if you have invested in quality names just have to keep adding to them and stay the course.

[@jerrycampbell-ut9yf]

the idea of a coach might sound generic or controversial to a few, but a new study found that demand far portfolio coaches skyrocketed by over 41.8% since the pandemic and based on firsthand encounter, I can say for certain their skillsets are topnoich, I've raised over $500k from an inilially stagnant reserve of $140K all within

[@sabastinenoah]

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financlal future and i'm eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?

[@jerrycampbell-ut9yf]

Her name is Annette Christine Conte can't divulge much. Most likely, the internet should have her basic info, you can research if you like

[@sabastinenoah]

Thank you for this Pointer. It was easy to find your handler, She seems very proficient and flexible. I booked a call session with her.

[@tonycrabtree3416]

SPYI has been solid.

[@JP-iq7pu]

I like the Neos CC funds. Also Defiance's QQQT and SPYT are on target for around 20% yield so far.

[@lonewanderer3603]

Their nav erosion is crazy. In the money puts is a bad strategy.

[@JP-iq7pu]

@@lonewanderer3603 What ETF are you referring too?

[@TonyCox1351]

@@lonewanderer3603neither SPYI or SPYT have had crazy nav erosion, SPYT was flat until this month and SPYI is literally up

[@NotVoN0928]

I bought XPAY instead of SPYT, since it's the same thing, except XPAY's expense ratio is 0.49%, where as SPYT is 0.95%

[@Harperrr.99]

The last time I invested in a stock that did extremely well was during Covid when I invested in Moderna & zoom and I am so sad that I missed out on Nvidia. I have $360,000 in cash and am looking for new sectors to invest in for the next five years. Any suggestions?

[@wellsHannahh]

the strategies are quite rigorous for the regular-Joe. As a matter of fact, they are mostly successfully carried out by pros who have had a great deal of skillset/knowledge to pull such trades off.

[@dannielleemarie]

Opting for an inves-tment advisr is currently the optimal approach for navigating the market, particularly for those nearing retirement. I've been consulting with a coach for a while, and my portfolio has surged by 85% since 2022

[@Dwayne-765t]

I've been getting suggestions to use one, but where and how to find one has been challenging, Can i reach out to the one you use?

[@dannielleemarie]

There are a handful of experts in the field. I've experimented with a few over the past years, but I've stuck with ‘’Sonia Nunes Demelo’’ for about five years now, and her performance has been consistently impressive. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@Griffinguardian]

thank you for putting this out, it has rekindled the fire to my goal... was able to spot Sonia after inputting her full name on the web, she seems highly professional with over a decades of experience

[@irsmun]

I love the NEOS IWMI also. You can fully diversify across the market with the 3. I love their strategy and traded my Global X funds for these.

[@ChrisHorse-c8e]

Qqqi spyi iwmi with schd and u got all 4 markets

[@billibarou]

Check out KNG. It's not super volatile, and has a good chance of keeping up with inflation while distributions are at ~9%. It's based on the S&P 500 dividend aristocrats index, and uses equal weighting. So it's not top heavy and the underlying holdings are known dividend increasing payers for at least 25 years. They use a covered call strategy, and some leverage. Overall though the fund has performed nicely imo. Do your research, but I like to pair it with IWMI, SPYI, and QQQI while still holding the originals in IWM, SPY, QQQ, and SCHD in smaller ratios. Like 80/20 income to original. It's a pretty nicely diversified portfolio, but it is all US (doesn't bother me).

[@dominiquetheeasyminimalist]

Thank you for another year full of valuable content. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, healthy, and peaceful New Year! I think we're in for a bumpy 2025 stock market, enjoy the ride 😂

[@Gary65437]

I just bought LYB 7.26% and DOW 7% div both beaten down to near 10 yr low support for a long term hold and they pay qualified divs.

[@yohjijames1413]

I saw both had some insider buying recently too. The chemical industry has been beaten down but also capital starved so the next upturn is not far away. There just isn’t much new capacity being built

[@holyhandgrenadeofantioch2019]

I started a position in LYB in Dec-2024 with a cost basis of ~ $74

[@Gary65437]

@@holyhandgrenadeofantioch2019 me too, @73.90 on the last day 2024. Cheers

[@johnhale5271]

Any risk to LYB with the banning of polystyrene products in food containers?

[@miguelclaro7005]

Im buying CSWC

[@koreancardboard]

Go with ARCC and OBDC instead

[@miguelclaro7005]

@koreancardboard also hold them. Im buying CSWC because of its recent fall of 17% in the last 6 months

[@frankjensen6496]

I go with CSWC as well during this dip.

[@dominikfrohlich6253]

Long ARCC, MAIN, HTGC and CSWC

[@damondiehl5637]

CSWC's dividend seems to go up a penny or two every couple quarters. Share price has been a real roller coaster over the past few years.

[@johneliss]

I reached $138k today. Thank you for all the knowledge and insights you've shared with me over the past few months. I began this journey in October 2024. Financial education is essential for over 70% of the population, as only a few are truly literate in this area. Thanks so much Charlotte Grace Miller.

[@BradlyLane]

I'm celebrating a $30k stock portfolio today. started this journey with 6k. I have invested on time and also with the right terms now I have time for my family and the life ahead of me

[@masterotrunks]

She is my family's personal broker and also a personal broker in many families I'm United States, she's a licensed broker and a FINRA AGENT in United states

[@GrozaGroza-ko7fn]

I'm new at this, please how can I reach her?

[@AnthonyJustice-i9x]

I just withdrew my profits a week ago, To be honest it was an amazing feeling when the profits hits my wallet I wish I could reinvest but, too much bills

[@johneliss]

she's mostly on Telegrams, using the user name

[@PocketBookeeping]

Happy New Year 🎉

[@219garry]

I made a killing with MAIN last year. Thanks DB

[@billibarou]

great long term hold. I too made a really nice profit with it. It's current valuation is too high for me to buy again. Waiting for it to go on sale. Really like their management though. Divs are not qualified.

[@219garry]

@@billibarou I did sell half my position after the new year to lock in some gains and postpone paying taxes.

[@BenjaminHansen]

Thanks. I was looking for one or two more but like that you reviewed the two that already own.

[@waltlowry4297]

Like the NEOS funds a lot

[@tanyabischoff]

As an investment enthusiast, I often wonder how top-level investors are able to become millionaires through investing. I have a significant amount of capital to start with, but I'm unsure about the strategies and direction I should take to help me generate substantial profits like some people are this season.

[@garnold-l5p]

The importance of mitigating risks might be why many investors are turning to advisors for guidance.

[@Mlanderos-t9e]

A lot of folks downplay the role of advisors until being burnt by their own emotions. I remember couple summers back, after my lengthy divorce, I needed a good boost to help my business stay afloat, hence I researched for licensed advisors and came across someone of utmost qualifications. She's helped grow my reserve notwithstanding inflation, from $275k to $850k.

[@StephenRobello]

How can I participate in this? I sincerely aspire to establish a secure financlal future and i'm eager to participate. Who is the driving force behind your success?

[@Mlanderos-t9e]

I'm very cautious about giving specific recommendations as everyone's situation varies. Consider independent financial advisors like Laurel Ann Watkins I've worked with her for some years and highly recommend her. Check if she meets your criteria.

[@StephenRobello]

Thanks for sharing. I curiously searched for her full name and her website popped up immediately. I looked through her credentials and did my due diligence before contacting her.

[@An-Engineered-Journey]

lol all the bots in the comments saying they have hundreds of thousands to invest, any tips ?

[@keysersoze503]

It's either people bragging about their retirement assets or investment scammers.

[@damondiehl5637]

If its symbol starts with a dollar sign, buy it.

[@Arnold-ic9jg]

Alright, I’ve been sitting on this 78k emergency fund like a dragon hoarding gold, and now I’m thinking it’s time to do something smart with it. Bitcoin? Crypto? Stocks? Gold bars under the mattress? This ‘Trump Bump’ sounds like a party, but where’s the VIP section for beginners like me? Any tips before I YOLO my savings?

[@AaronTilt]

Follow the S&P 500 by investing in ETFs like VOO, SPY, and SCHD. Dollar-cost averaging into these ETFs will likely outperform most investors in this bull run.

[@walkjar-q7s]

Many folks overlook the importance of advisors until their emotions cause them problems. I recall a few summers ago, after my lengthy divorce, I needed support to keep my business going. I searched for licensed advisors and found someone extremely qualified. She helped grow my reserve from $175K to $650K, despite inflation.

[@Joeknowsball247]

I'm intrigued by this. I've searched for financial advisors online but it's kind of hard to get in touch with one. Okay if I ask you for a recommendation?

[@walkjar-q7s]

I've shuffled through investment coaches and yes, they can be positively impactful to an individual's portfolio, but do your due diligence to find a coach with grit, one that withstood the 08' crash. For me, “Brenda Davies Clarke” turned out to be better and smarter than all the advisors I ever worked with till date, I’ve never met anyone with as much conviction.

[@Joeknowsball247]

She appears to be a true authority in her profession with over two decades of experience. I looked her up on the internet and skimmed through her site, very professional. already sent her an inquiry hoping for a response soon.

[@ziads3653]

What about JEPQ compared to QQQI

[@tommypham1127]

My opinion is : jepq is better than qqqi . Thanks ❤

[@ziads3653]

@ I think JEPQ is better because of the history, however these neo funds do look promising.

[@MMT_Rod]

@@ziads3653 QQQI distributions are mostly classified by the IRS as return of capital. JEPQ distributions are classified as ordinary income. The total returns for both fund are very close, so either one is fine in an IRA. But In a taxable account in the US, unless your income is very low, QQQI is usually the superior choice low.

[@jayanddeesretirementjourne617]

I doing great with JEPQ! Have 1,700 shares! Goal is 2,000! Good Luck!

[@MMT_Rod]

Total return is about the same for both. JEPQ distributions are ordinary income; QQQI is mostly ROC, and thus superior in a taxable account.

[@sridharv3903]

Interesting coverage of two different types of funds. I like the NEO funds strategy. If we compare SPYI with IVVW in future is it possible for IVVW to beat SPYI. Can you compare these two in future video?

[@UwjslwhAW]

Im buying CSWC! No taxes on dividends for swedes :)

[@JackRalp96]

Surely you still get USA withholding tax

[@UwjslwhAW]

@@JackRalp96 True. We pay 15% in connection with the dividend is paid out like everyone else. But we get the money back the following month from our online broker (Nordnet). As we are not liable for tax in the USA, the online broker claims back the tax on the dividends from the IRS and gives it back to us.

[@jackscrafts9202]

PNNT is a steady eddy

[@raymond-i2v]

My portfolio doesn’t just cater to dividend stocks. I hold $VFIAX (S&P 500 index fund) in my Roth IRA and $VTI (Total Stock Market ETF) in my taxable brokerage account. Two of my largest holdings. The individual dividend stock positions all complement the index holdings.

[@Fred-w7t]

Diversifying with $VFIAX and $VTI is smart. It’s financial independence, not dependency, that truly empowers.

[@Robinson-k2s]

Even with the right strategies and appropriate assets, investment returns can differ among investors. Recognizing the vital role of experience in investment success is crucial. Personally, I understood this significance and sought guidance from a market analyst, significantly growing my account to nearly a million. Strategically withdrawing profits just before the market correction, I'm now seizing buying opportunities once again.

[@Jordan8568-l4u]

Mind if I ask you recommend this particular professional you use their service? i need all the guidance I can get.

[@Robinson-k2s]

‘’Stacy Lynn Staples’’ is the licensed fiduciary I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment..

[@Davidmarcus-m3r]

I just looked her up on the web and I would say she really has an impressive background in investing. I will write her an email shortly.

[@mplate1792]

I like PIMCO. Very good track record. But I am old, I've watched so many (starting with my grandparents) lose money when investing in what is now called emerging markets.

[@markkory8059]

Pimco sucks, its screw me good.😢

[@mplate1792]

@@markkory8059 , sorry to hear that, Mark. PTY has been good to me. At least so far.

[@mplate1792]

@@markkory8059 , I may have spoken too soon. after a decade of paying .08 monthly with their PCM fund, PIMCO just cut the distribution ☹. I hope PTY holds up.

[@gulfportflamefighter4545]

@@markkory8059 been good to me

[@Gandalf17]

i dont feel like touching any option etf after the mediocre returns of qyld

[@PIIforever]

QYLD has an inferior strategy writing ATM calls on 100% of the portfolio. There are many better strategies.

[@terabyte7683]

Thats kind of like not buying a car ever again after your Ford pinto exploded

[@TonyCox1351]

@@terabyte7683analogy is perfect

[@evarlast]

I just bought a lot of GOF

[@Mary-zi7yw]

Thank you ..

[@marcosdepaula3593]

What are your thoughts on FFRHX?

[@juanserrano3297]

What do you think about CEF CRF?

[@peaceful4you408]

One of the roundhill funds is a must.

[@Wha2les]

Can you go over SPDG? It is dividend etf, but matches sector allocation to S&p500

[@soundsnags2001]

Sounds like you know all about it bro! 👏

[@robertgerber2533]

Got them both

[@ShaquilleOvaltine]

Thanks for the informative video ~

[@fialee8ca132]

Return of capital is return of capital. There is no grey area... the return of capital could be from profits, capital gains, or something else. Its just depends on how the fund management chooses to distribute funds. For example, they collect interest, but they hold that as retained earnings, and decide to distribute ROC. It's a Ballon squeeze. That said, if you owned this in 2023, what did your last year's tax form show? ROC... capital gains... unqualified dividends... ??

[@irwinsaltzman979]

I believe for these funds return of capital is selling assets to pay the dividend. Some funds do this as some wealthy folks want the dividend, especially if tax exempt, and the ability to sell the fund as a capital loss as the fund sells off its assets and stock price falls.

[@fialee8ca132]

@irwinsaltzman979 We need to see how the dividends are reported. It could be a combination. I know covered call etfs can distribute severval... pass through dividends, options income, ROC, and capital gains.

[@MMT_Rod]

PDI distributions are all ordinary income: www.cefconnect.com/fund/PDI

[@mrgoldy7532]

How about PDO vs PDI?

[@justorion1098]

I bought into QQQI and SPYI this year and I’ve been really happy with both. I plan to keep buying more in 2025 and I will keep an eye on new funds from NEOS.

[@RetireandGo]

Great video thank you Happy new year !

[@alexdoe6338]

what is the fee for this mutual fund?

[@damondiehl5637]

Do your research!

[@alexdoe6338]

@damondiehl5637 Please answer the question or MYOB

[@Krue0137]

No mention of all the pdi fees?

[@anthonyv.8668]

Do you also like PTY or PHK?

[@mateusvitorino]

Hello Antony, I have PTY and is similar to PDI, but PTY is more old than PDI. And has no history of dividend cut on recessions and thanking basis of actual price it pays a good dividend yield, but it is a small part of my wallet.

[@anthonyv.8668]

@mateusvitorino Nice. I like both pty and phk. But they are also small portions of my portfolio too.

[@Mkj2025]

Ford is a good dividend if you sell calls along with the dividends

[@MrCountrycuz]

TBIL for the win!

[@peterv1013]

"The dividend consistency speaks for itself." Well, yesterday I was shocked that PIMCOs PCM did cut their distribution after 30 years of constistency. To me PDI and PCM look very similar and I have both. Do we see a cut with PDI soon? Why did they have to cut? I am really confused...

[@zoomfin]

I have PDI toooooo! LOL

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.

[@patrickhenandez]

Hi. I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second child. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

@@patrickhenandez However, if you do not have access to a professional like SUZANNE GLADYS XANDER, quitting your job to focus on trading may not be the best approach. It is important to consider all options and seek guidance from reliable sources before making any major decisions. Consulting with an AI or using automated trading systems can also be helpful in managing investments while balancing other commitments.

[@patrickhenandez]

@@Donnafrank-k6e Oh I would love that. thank you.

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

@@patrickhenandez SUZANNE GLADYS XANDER.

[@Donnafrank-k6e]

Lookup with her name on the webpage.

[@tonyromano833]

Sadly my broker doesn’t have a lot of funds or stocks you show in your videos, especially the funds….

[@Gary65437]

You need to fire him.

[@tonyromano833]

@ its an app 🤣🤣

[@mplate1792]

It's easy to open an account with a better broker. A good resolution it would be. Happy New Year

[@JackRalp96]

Most of the reason is because it's only available to USA investors. As a UK investor myself I have to stick to the stocks rather than the funds

[@tonyromano833]

@@JackRalp96 Youre exactly on point im European and some of them funds or stocks are American so not available for me…

[@bobsobie678]

Buy BINC instead, Rick Rieder runs the fund.

[@stk6mkt]

This pure garbage. Down 11% from the second week of October, zero return for 12 months, 2 18% expense ratio, 135% current payout ratio. How's that 14% yield looking now geniuses? There's no free ride.

[@BuceGar]

No SVOL?

[@Lou_Snuts]

You conveniently forgot to disclose that PDI has a 6.31% expense ratio, is 35% leveraged and trades at a 10% premium! That's 16.31% off the top, and all for the privilege of borrowing to invest in private-label MBSs and other high-risk debt! Paying a premium for "below investment grade" debt, plus paying someone for the privilege of assuming above average credit risk, and borrowing to engage in it is unsafe and unsound! NO THANKS!!!!

[@TonyCox1351]

Isn’t the expense ratio taken before the dividend? So I don’t see why it matters. If you have a 14% payer with a 1% expense ratio and a 14% payer with a 10% expense ratio, either way it’s paying 14%, no? Not saying PDI is a good fund just trying to get clarity on the ER

[@Lou_Snuts]

@TonyCox1351 It isn't just the expense ratio. It is the low asset quality of the holdings, failure to mention that level of credit risk associated with those holdings and failure to disclose the leverage.

[@TonyCox1351]

@@Lou_Snuts they don’t fail to disclose the leverage I just pulled up their website and it’s right on PDI’s page, they have a section called “leverage”

[@MMT_Rod]

When you buy Nvidia stock, you don’t focus on CEO pay or how many bonds they have issued. The same with PDI. I care about money in my pocket (my distributions and NAV appreciation/erosion), not how much it costs to run the fund or how much fund management makes. Also most of the bond market is unrated, small/mid-size companies. It’s idiot simple to buy US Treasury bonds that pay 3% and carry zero risk. It takes real expertise to buy small/mid-size company bonds (or stocks) that pay 10% and carry default risk. Unlike retail investors, PIMCO has the expertise, AI tools, and knowledge that makes them successful in this market segment.

[@southernyankee5259]

Agnc!!!

[@Michael29029]

A captivating talk on the world's shift towards digital finance! This change, though intimidating, brings new opportunities. Cryptocurrencies, offering a decentralized alternative to traditional banking, are a key part of this revolution. Imagine a world where financial control is shared among users, not central banks. That's the potential of cryptocurrencies. A special mention to Aldona Šabanienė, whose expertise helped grow my portfolio to $847k in just 5 weeks venturing into the crypto world. I highly recommend her for anyone looking to boost their investments.

[@Michael29029]

She mostly interacts on Telegrams, using the user-name.

[@Michael29029]

@AldonaSabaniene.

[@stevecarter7654]

I am also benefiting greatly from her daily signals and am a full-time trader now. it’s been amazing and profitable.

[@Peppy34320]

I can bet Aldona Šabanienė is the best in the market now…. Very reliable and her analysis is always accurate.

[@AnnaMercury-t3s]

Agreed, I know a lot of people who are smiling in the crash because of Aldona Šabanienė.

[@juliancate7089]

As I've said before, investing in junk is a bad idea. The current payout ratio for PDI is still 135%. There are better options with much less risk. Yes, the alternatives don't offer 14% interest, but also don't carry anywhere near the risk. If you insist on investing, then it should never be more than you can afford to lose, because losing it is a significant possibility.

[@CD3WD-Project]

Never buy a closed ended fund. They are all junk.

[@juliancate7089]

@@CD3WD-Project Thanks for telegraphing to us that you know nothing about investing, without saying you know nothing about investing. There are a number of CEFs that are good, high-yield investments, so your claim is demonstrably, provably false.

[@CD3WD-Project]

@@juliancate7089 sure that maybe the case but most of them are not good investments. But sure if you want high fees, NAV erosion, and reverse splits go for it... If you know of some great ones do share.

[@TonyCox1351]

I wouldn’t be opposed to holding it. Even if the distribution dropped by half it would still be a 7%+ which is more than most dividends pay.

[@juliancate7089]

@@TonyCox1351 Tony, it's not so much the danger of a dividend cut, but a loss of principle capital. PDI has all the makings of a value trap. 5 years ago, it was trading a bit over $33 a share. Since then, it's been on a steady slide to it's current price. People will argue that its because of interest rates, but that does not explain a 4 year-long slide. Likewise, there are better stocks and ETFs to own that yield 7% so why would you tolerate the risk for half the yield? That isn't rational at all. I'm not trying to embarrass you, but damn it, stop justifying bad investments just because your favorite YT guy says so. Think critically and think for yourself!

[@pswire1117]

I was told that when you are young, you should focus on Dividend Growth per year and then when you reach 55y/o or so, and want Dividends to pay bills, you focus on reliable Dividend Yield.

[@jeffaragon]

I think you should learn as much as you can then use what works for you and ve confident in the research you do.

[@MMT_Rod]

As a boy, was told that when I’m older, boys like girls and girls like boys. Nobody ever told me that some boy like boys and some girls like girls. I learned not to believe everything I was told when I was young.

[@Whoisbu89]

It doesn’t matter if your account grows 10% from a growth fund or if you get 10% dividends for the year. Either way at the end of the year it’s 10%. Math is math it doesn’t matter which route you take.

[@pswire1117]

@@Whoisbu89 Yes, but he's not comparing pure growth investments against High Dividend investments, he's just saying these are thing High Dividend investments he prefers. Obviously, over the last 12 years or so pure growth has performed way better than High Dividend. I think he means, if you are making choices specifically about High Yield Dividend investments, that we should look at these. If you are hoping for pure growth, just dump and money into QQQM and hope the Nasdaq continues its moonshot.

[@guerro327]

Tax loss harvesting. Loss.

[@mauriz8120]

not worth buying these high yield stocks. They keep dropping in share price much lower than the dividends pay.

[@PIIforever]

This is false information!! I have many Canadian and US income funds that are appreciating.

[@mauriz8120]

@@PIIforever its not false on my end.

[@PIIforever]

@@mauriz8120 then you’re not buying the right ETFs.

[@absurdnerd7624]

​@@mauriz8120 I am happy with mine. Most have appreciated nicely. hint. Do not buy when they are at a 52 week high.

[@ophirmayer1]

The expense ratios on these make them yield 2-3% lower

[@rsxen8990]

The dividend yield already accounts for this, however we should consider expense ratios on high-risk stocks, since they will most likely pay themselves that expense ratio before thinking of balancing the dividend yield back to the holders.

[@ophirmayer1]

@rsxen8990 it does? Are you sure? I'm not

[@matanshalit]

​@@ophirmayer1it does, almost all metrics are net of fees NAV, EPS, NII, and also the yield. You can choose any random example and do the math yourself.

[@Saratogamountain]

The high expense ratio includes cost of leverage inside the fund

[@ophirmayer1]

@@Saratogamountain sorry, what does this mean

[@SlowDriver2024]

14%....that's living on the edge my friend, good luck!

[@Daniyoyo]

You want CPI dividend %s don’t you

[@gamergamesmanship6448]

PDI expense ratio is out of control no thank you. I'm using TLTW , QQQI and OPP in replace of SPYI

[@IFoundMyUsername]

The last time I followed these advices from KZbinrs, I lost so much money. Don’t go for that. Invest in big solid companies only. High dividend only mask their low performances.

[@dwiz_9336]

That’s a cute generalization

[@frankjensen6496]

What a blanket statement to make. But each to his own understanding. Dividend Bull only shares information. Up to you to do your own diligence before acting. But don’t blame DB for sharing.

[@pdel303]

PDI total return 17%/yr vs S&P 23%/yr. Worse for 3 or 5yrs Strike 1. QQQI Total return 20%/yr vs S&P 25%/yr. Strike 2. Combining PDI and QQQI vs SPY gives avg18%/yr total return vs S&P 23% total return. Strike 3.

[@Daniyoyo]

Past results vs future results

[@HsingG32]

Please note his channel is about dividend investing, so more focus on getting dividend and some balance of growth instead of chasing mainly growth. Some people out there are looking for small growth but monthly or quarterly dividend for spending or reinvestment in other stuff without cashing out their investment. There is too many ways to invest and grow money, your mindset is right, chasing for dividend has nothing wrong either.

[@absurdnerd7624]

My investment in PDI is higher from where I bought it and it pays me a generous variable monthly dividend. Go ahead and complain but I am happy.

[@DavidLess-u7m]

Diversification,

[@pdel303]

​@@absurdnerd7624fair enough. I was just quoting Seeking Alpha historical returns, and together with my experience so far with high div stocks.

[@djee02]

Yield chasing

[@PIIforever]

Income investing is not necessarily yield chasing.

[@I_Died_2_Weeks_Ago]

It's what us retirees do. Now get back to work 😝

[@hopelessdecoy]

If they can cover the yield then it's fine. That's like saying buying high growth potential is trying to win pump and dumps.

[@AdamGreene222]

SCHD is a solid choice for dividend investors, especially in uncertain markets. With its consistent dividend growth and solid track record, it feels like a reliable long-term hold. I’m focusing on ETFs like SCHD to balance growth with stability, especially as we navigate the impacts of rising interest rates.

[@LesterHess-t1x]

I agree. Even with great opportunities, we should proceed cautiously. Seeking market analysis or advice from certified market strategists is important.

[@j.ottinger]

The best course of action if you lack market knowledge is to ask a consultant or investing coach for guidance or assistance. Speaking with a consultant helped me stay afloat in the market and grow my portfolio to about 65% since January, even though I know it sounds obvious or generic. I believe that is the most effective way to enter the business at the moment.

[@PaulaCarbonell-n7j]

Could you kindly elaborate on the advisor's background and qualifications?

[@j.ottinger]

I have worked with a few financial advisors before now but i ultimately settled for 'Annette Marie Holt'. She is SEC regulated and licensed in US. You can easily look her up

[@PaulaCarbonell-n7j]

Thanks a lot for this recommendation. I just looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.