You won't be charged a penny during the free trial, so you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.If you want full access to our Portfolio and all our current Top Picks, feel free to join us at High Yield Investor for a 2-week free trialSamuel Smith has a diverse background that includes being lead analyst and Vice President at several highly regarded dividend stock research firms and running his own dividend investing YouTube channel. He is a Professional Engineer and Project Management Professional a ...

A common strategy in retirement investing is to focus on securities that distribute consistent and defensive dividends. This way retirees and other income-oriented investors can match their living expenses with portfolio income streams without having to worry about divesting saved assetsRoberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in the financial management helping top-tier corporates shape their financial strategies and execute large-scale financings. He has also made significant efforts to institution ...

It takes money to make money. However, it doesn't require a lot of cash to get started generating passive income. Several high-quality dividend stocks cost less than $33 a share. Three great ones under that price point are Brookfield Renewable (BEPC -0.70%) (BEP -0.26%), Invitation Homes (INVH -0.59%), and Kinder Morgan (KMI -0.26%). Because of that, you can buy one share of all three for less than $100. That would supply you with a growing stream of dividend income that you can add to as you have more cash ...

Several pockets of the stock market have sold off in recent weeks, including the energy and utility sectors and consumer-facing companies. When a top stock sells off, but the long-term investment thesis remains unchanged, it can make the opportunity even more enticing.Three Motley Fool contributors were asked to offer suggestions on top dividend stocks they see as buying opportunities right now. They suggested oil and gas producer Diamondback Energy (FANG 0.75%), renewable energy investor Brookfield Renewab ...

The dividend yield on the average stock has fallen over the past year due to the surge in the stock market. For example, the S&P 500's dividend yield has declined from 1.6% a year ago to around 1.2% these days, which is near its lowest level in over 20 years.However, some stocks still offer higher-yielding dividends. Enterprise Products Partners (EPD 1.51%), Clearway Energy (CWEN 0.46%) (CWEN.A 0.91%), and Brookfield Renewable (BEP 1.59%) (BEPC 2.24%) stand out to a few Fool.com contributors as great stocks ...

The green energy sector is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by escalating global concerns about climate change, supportive government policies, and continuous technological innovation. This growth presents considerable investment opportunities but also significant challenges. While large-cap companies often capture much of the media attention, many promising green energy stocks with growth potential are waiting to be discovered. While these companies are making significant strides in renewable energy pr ...

If there's one theme in the energy sector that has gotten plenty of attention over the years, it is the global transition from dirty carbon fuels to cleaner alternatives. It is a very real phenomenon, though it is happening much more slowly than clean energy proponents would like. And that creates an interesting investment opportunity that even passive income investors who love high-yield dividend stocks can jump on.Here's why Enbridge (ENB -0.91%), TotalEnergies (TTE -3.15%), and Brookfield Renewable (BEP ...

Core Viewpoint - Dividend yields have been declining due to a strong stock market rally, with the S&P 500's yield dropping to approximately 1.2%, the lowest in about 20 years, down from 1.6% a year ago, despite the presence of attractive income opportunities in certain stocks [1] Group 1: Brookfield Renewable - Brookfield Renewable currently yields over 4.5% and has achieved a 6% compound annual growth rate in its dividend over the past 20 years [2] - The company anticipates annual growth of 5% to 9% in the future, supported by inflation-linked rate increases, margin enhancements, development projects, and M&A activities [3] - A significant backlog of development projects is expected to contribute an additional 4% to 6% to its funds from operations (FFO) per share each year through the end of the decade [3] Group 2: Chevron - Chevron currently yields just over 4% and has increased its dividend annually for 37 consecutive years, with an 8% increase earlier this year [4][5] - The company projects over 10% annual free cash flow growth through 2027, assuming oil prices average $60 per barrel, driven by a high-return capital program [5] - Chevron's strategy includes acquiring Hess, which could potentially double its free cash flow by 2027, while maintaining a strong balance sheet to support dividend growth and share repurchases [5] Group 3: Realty Income - Realty Income currently yields 5.5% and has increased its dividend for 30 straight years, with a 4.3% compound annual growth rate since going public [6][7] - The REIT expects to grow its adjusted FFO per share at a rate of 4% to 5% annually, supported by rent growth and acquisitions [7] - Realty Income has multiple funding sources for expansion, including internally generated cash flow, capital recycling, and access to private capital markets [7] Group 4: Verizon - Verizon currently yields more than 6% and has increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years, the longest streak in the U.S. telecom sector [8] - The company generates sufficient cash flow to invest in network expansion while maintaining a strong balance sheet [9] - Verizon's acquisition of Frontier Communications for $20 billion is expected to enhance its fiber network and earnings, supporting future dividend increases [10] Group 5: Summary of Top Dividend Stocks - Brookfield Renewable, Chevron, Realty Income, and Verizon are highlighted as top-tier dividend stocks with high-yielding payouts that are expected to continue growing, making them attractive options for dividend income this December [11]

Energy stocks are having a solid year. The average one in the S&P 500 was up 14% heading into the year's final month. While that has underperformed the S&P 500, it's a solid showing, considering that oil and gas prices have been weaker this year. Energy demand should continue growing in 2025 and beyond. This means several energy stocks still look like compelling long-term investments as we close out 2024. Black Hills (BKH 0.20%), Western Midstream Partners (WES 2.73%), and Brookfield Renewable (BEP 0.17%) ( ...

The utility sector rallied strongly in 2024, with the average utility stock yield falling from around 3.6% to the current rate of around 2.8%. While that's still better than the 1.2% you would collect from the S&P 500 index, you can do much better.For example, even after a rally, Black Hills Corporation (BKH 0.20%) still yields roughly 4%. And Brookfield Renewable (BEP 0.17%) (BEPC -1.25%) is yielding as much as 5.6%. Here's why each one is a no-brainer buy for income investors.Black Hills is a simple growi ...