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"Don't judge a book by its cover" is an adage to keep in mind when looking at high-yielding stocks. A good example of this is the offered yield of approximately 15% AGNC Investment (Nasdaq: AGNC). It's actually too good to be true if…

If there's one thing investors can expect when investing their money in the energy sector, it's volatility. Oil and natural gas, as commodities, have a long history of rapid and often dramatic price movements. For this reason, investors…

If you're trying to secure a stream of passive income to support your retirement dreams, there's more than one way to make it happen. Buying rental properties is an easy-to-understand option that you're probably already familiar…

If you're looking at oil and natural gas stocks, there's one thing you should expect — volatility. Oil prices are known to fluctuate dramatically, and often quickly. Any investor who invests his money, whether it is $100, $1,000, or…

the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI: ^DJI) Contains 30 industry-leading ingredients that serve as representatives of the US economy. The index's rich history has made it a favorite for investors looking for high-quality names that can…

The bank's average dividend yield is around 2.5%, using SPDR S&P Bank ETF (NYSEMKT: KBE) As a proxy for the industry. What if you could own a bank that yielded 6.1%? What if it was conservatively run, had a strong core business, and was…

It has been a historic month. A gunman nearly assassinated a former president, while the current commander in chief stunningly revealed that he will not seek re-election. These two events add to the country’s growing economic uncertainty,…

Enbridge (NYSE:ENB) It’s not an exciting company, but that’s actually one of the biggest draws here. That’s in addition to a very high dividend yield of around 7.4%. But to appreciate why you’ll be happy to buy this stock in a few years,…

The stock market has been very hot over the past year, setting several new all-time highs. This may make it easier to forget about difficult times in the past. Unfortunately, the market will eventually face more storms in the future. For…

Utilities run a very boring business. They distribute electricity and natural gas to customers under government-regulated rate structures. There's not a lot of upside in this business (demand and prices are relatively stable), but…