http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ en-us https://specials-images.forbesimg.comhttps://www.forbes.com/imageserve/60402431e0e45d01b4413b67/400x0.jpg?cropX1=0&cropX2=1080&cropY1=0&cropY2=1080 http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ Brett Owens' stories. Copyright 2024 Forbes Media LLC http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/16/the-best-dividend-stocks-for-a-dovish-fed/ Remember when the Federal Reserve stopped printing money for a few months? It didn’t go well. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6643753b665180767e723cb7 Thu, 16 May 2024 10:29:00 -0400 2024-05-16T10:29:00-04:00 Remember when the Federal Reserve stopped printing money for a few months? It didn’t go well. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/15/interest-rate-panic-will-fuel-this-8-yielding-cef/ It blows me away that folks still think high interest rates will be around forever. Truth is, rates are already starting to fall! Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_66422769580def6befdc7e89 Wed, 15 May 2024 11:55:00 -0400 2024-05-15T11:55:00-04:00 It blows me away that folks still think high interest rates will be around forever. Truth is, rates are already starting to fall! getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/12/wall-street-is-sleeping-on-these-high-dividend-small-caps/ Small-cap stocks are on sale. We can buy select names for just 8.8 times earnings and 83% of book value. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_663cca0d6683b07e3c4e8c10 Sun, 12 May 2024 09:05:00 -0400 2024-05-12T09:05:00-04:00 Small-cap stocks are on sale. We can buy select names for just 8.8 times earnings and 83% of book value. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/09/this-105-monthly-dividend-payer-was-dirt-cheap-last-week/ DoubleLine Income Solutions (DSL) took its biannual trip to the bargain bin a few weeks ago. It was a short stay, as usual. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_663a3205c8457232e374d212 Thu, 09 May 2024 09:52:00 -0400 2024-05-09T09:52:00-04:00 DoubleLine Income Solutions (DSL) took its biannual trip to the bargain bin a few weeks ago. It was a short stay, as usual. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/08/heres-what-powells-not-telling-us-about-interest-rates/ "Don’t fight the Fed" is my top investing rule—but what the heck do we do when Jay Powell says one thing and then does another? We buy bonds! Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6638e2b4fdb516267fc02f17 Wed, 08 May 2024 10:01:00 -0400 2024-05-08T10:01:00-04:00 "Don’t fight the Fed" is my top investing rule—but what the heck do we do when Jay Powell says one thing and then does another? We buy bonds! Getty Images Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/05/3-high-yield-artificial-intelligence-plays-paying-up-to-91/ That’s right. Following along our “bonds will be fine” thread, Nasdaq-related dividends are compelling in the short term. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6633a613a1be6e3d5a5e3cae Sun, 05 May 2024 12:01:00 -0400 2024-05-05T12:01:00-04:00 That’s right. Following along our “bonds will be fine” thread, Nasdaq-related dividends are compelling in the short term. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/05/01/the-forgotten-stock-advice-that-delivers-170-payout-growth/ One of the best ways to grab a dividend payer set to surge is a strategy you never hear about anymore: Pick up shares of a conglomerate. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_662ac754465f166207d94fed Wed, 01 May 2024 09:15:00 -0400 2024-05-07T00:00:50-04:00 One of the best ways to grab a dividend payer set to surge is a strategy you never hear about anymore: Pick up shares of a conglomerate. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/28/how-to-earn-8-in-retirement-income-each-and-every-month/ Out of the few thousand stocks that trade publicly, only a few dozen pay monthly dividends. These hidden gems tend to have market caps in the hundreds of millions. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_662a799f97842f55f5f5433f Sun, 28 Apr 2024 08:45:00 -0400 2024-05-06T23:51:31-04:00 Out of the few thousand stocks that trade publicly, only a few dozen pay monthly dividends. These hidden gems tend to have market caps in the hundreds of millions. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/25/vanilla-investors-think-this-84-dividend-is-risky/ Our overall mission here, as always, is to retire on dividends and leave our capital intact. To accomplish this, we’re looking for safe meaningful yields. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6627c579f3ea6f276e686215 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:15:00 -0400 2024-05-02T09:27:22-04:00 Our overall mission here, as always, is to retire on dividends and leave our capital intact. To accomplish this, we’re looking for safe meaningful yields. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/21/3-utility-cefs-paying-electric-yields-up-to-11/ Investors are freaking out that Jerome Powell & Co. won’t cut rates right away. Who cares if we’re buying safe yields up to 11.0% like the 3 we’re about to discuss. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_662128b3070b542b2664d003 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 10:05:00 -0400 2024-05-02T05:58:55-04:00 Investors are freaking out that Jerome Powell & Co. won’t cut rates right away. Who cares if we’re buying safe yields up to 11.0% like the 3 we’re about to discuss. Getty Images Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/18/top-dividend-stocks-that-rise-during-war/ I wish I didn’t have to write this column ever, let alone every couple of years. But this is ground we have to cover, like it or not: dividend stocks during war. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_661e8443b01312324bb0c284 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:59:00 -0400 2024-05-02T05:48:21-04:00 I wish I didn’t have to write this column ever, let alone every couple of years. But this is ground we have to cover, like it or not: dividend stocks during war. AFP via Getty Images Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/17/this-65-dividend-is-almost-a-buy-heres-whats-holding-it-back/ “Dumpster-dive” moments like these are often the best time to buy. And make no mistake, 3M has stepped on every banana peel (and garden rake!) there is. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_661c1a6c8b3f674f82f67cdb Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:15:00 -0400 2024-04-17T08:15:00-04:00 “Dumpster-dive” moments like these are often the best time to buy. And make no mistake, 3M has stepped on every banana peel (and garden rake!) there is. Getty Images Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/14/5-cheap-dividend-funds-trading-for-pennies-on-the-dollar/ Let's discuss five that pay between 5.7% and 11.7% and trade at discounts between 12% and 18%. In other words, these five CEFs trade for 82 to 88 cents on the dollar. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6617eba19d66ee3ddbf5ae8b Sun, 14 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:32:33-04:00 Let's discuss five that pay between 5.7% and 11.7% and trade at discounts between 12% and 18%. In other words, these five CEFs trade for 82 to 88 cents on the dollar. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/10/lets-buy-these-hated-dividends-before-they-soar-in-2024/ I’ve got 3 “growth utilities” for us to play this opportunity with below. Best part is these three have a built-in “buffer” if rate cuts do get held up. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6610931666837141577b99d8 Wed, 10 Apr 2024 08:11:00 -0400 2024-04-15T03:14:32-04:00 I’ve got 3 “growth utilities” for us to play this opportunity with below. Best part is these three have a built-in “buffer” if rate cuts do get held up. Getty Images Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/07/5-dividend-growth-stocks-im-watching-this-quarter/ Let’s talk about five dividends that are set to soar when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_660eaa8194cf3b7664dcea3b Sun, 07 Apr 2024 09:26:00 -0400 2024-04-08T04:09:17-04:00 Let’s talk about five dividends that are set to soar when the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/04/the-best-stocks-for-bitcoin-dividends/ If the Federal Reserve is really tightening its balance sheet, then why is the stock market already up 10% on the year? Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_660c254a009f4271a4b5df1a Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:15:00 -0400 2024-04-05T03:45:14-04:00 If the Federal Reserve is really tightening its balance sheet, then why is the stock market already up 10% on the year? getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/04/03/these-9-real-estate-dividends-could-get-a-fed-boost-soon/ We income investors like REITs (real estate investment trusts) because they are obligated to dish most of their profits to us as dividends. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6608abf4e87b9c39e49fe909 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 09:45:00 -0400 2024-04-04T03:57:44-04:00 We income investors like REITs (real estate investment trusts) because they are obligated to dish most of their profits to us as dividends. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/28/how-to-retire-on-utility-dividends-8-yields-dished-monthly/ Let’s say the economy stumbles. The Fed will cut rates. Speculative AI stocks will tank. Money will flow into the safest stocks like utilities. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_6602004bf427a707a99e67da Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0400 2024-03-30T03:33:01-04:00 Let’s say the economy stumbles. The Fed will cut rates. Speculative AI stocks will tank. Money will flow into the safest stocks like utilities. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/27/these-special-bonds-will-crush-ai-stocks-for-the-rest-of-2024/ Here’s a wild prediction for the rest of 2024: emerging-market bonds will clobber today’s high-flying AI stocks. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65fd8db33d9fc75528edda26 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:55:00 -0400 2024-03-28T03:42:15-04:00 Here’s a wild prediction for the rest of 2024: emerging-market bonds will clobber today’s high-flying AI stocks. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/24/three-dividends-up-to-7-with-big-insider-buying/ If there’s anything better than a big dividend, it’s one that is being gobbled up by the company’s own insiders. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65fb6888d9bc7b700ed4b0bc Sun, 24 Mar 2024 09:15:00 -0400 2024-03-26T01:50:37-04:00 If there’s anything better than a big dividend, it’s one that is being gobbled up by the company’s own insiders. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/21/how-to-know-when-sad-dividend-story-could-have-a-happy-ending/ When there’s nobody left to love a dividend dog, we consider adoption. The payout was cut 48%. This stock is 71% off its all-time highs. The Dow doesn’t even love it. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65f99a73cf8ef824c0064971 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:15:00 -0400 2024-03-22T03:40:45-04:00 When there’s nobody left to love a dividend dog, we consider adoption. The payout was cut 48%. This stock is 71% off its all-time highs. The Dow doesn’t even love it. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/17/bonds-are-boring-not-when-they-throw-off-10-dividends/ Bonds are back, baby. Let’s talk about three closed-end funds that pay between 8.3% and 10.9% and are poised to run higher when the Fed cuts rates. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65f30183ca69e60ed1c5771c Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:55:00 -0400 2024-03-18T04:15:57-04:00 Bonds are back, baby. Let’s talk about three closed-end funds that pay between 8.3% and 10.9% and are poised to run higher when the Fed cuts rates. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/14/safe-utility-payer-poised-for-15-returns-recession-or-not/ The broader economic fears are justified. One by one, industries slow. Eventually, the much-anticipated recession arrives. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65f05ba55f821c1ca70d3476 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:18:00 -0400 2024-03-18T00:12:24-04:00 The broader economic fears are justified. One by one, industries slow. Eventually, the much-anticipated recession arrives. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/13/3-ai-stocks-everyones-missed/ AI stocks are booming—but they’re an absolute “dividend desert” for us contrarian income-seekers. Or are they? Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65ef3c17619f8165262a54c1 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:15:00 -0400 2024-03-14T04:43:15-04:00 AI stocks are booming—but they’re an absolute “dividend desert” for us contrarian income-seekers. Or are they? getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/2024/03/10/the-easy-way-to-invest-like-private-equity-and-earn-10-dividends/ Private equity is usually reserved for the rich. It’s the time-honored sport of milking cash from perfectly good businesses! Bleed ‘em dry and keep the dividends coming. Brett Owens, Contributor Brett Owens, Contributor http://rgsystems.gr/?fat=sites/brettowens/ content_65e9d4a953bdb972627cafad Sun, 10 Mar 2024 07:15:00 -0400 2024-03-12T04:02:32-04:00 Private equity is usually reserved for the rich. It’s the time-honored sport of milking cash from perfectly good businesses! Bleed ‘em dry and keep the dividends coming. getty Investing /investing Money /money Investing /investing Markets /markets Money Investing standard