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Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Four Corners Property Trust
Published on June 23rd, 2026 by Bob Ciura Four Corners Property Trust (FCPT) has two appealing investment characteristics: #1: It is offering an above-average dividend yield of 6.1%, more than five times the average dividend yield of the S&P 500. #2: It pays dividends monthly instead of quarterly.
10 Monthly Dividend Stocks With Ultra Safe Dividends
Published on June 9th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks can be an attractive investment option for those seeking stable income. That is because monthly dividend stocks provide a predictable and consistent stream of cash flow. Monthly dividends allow investors to receive more frequent payments than stocks which pay quarterly or semi-annual dividend payouts. As a result, monthly dividend stocks can help to cover living expenses, or supplement other sources of income.
10 Benjamin Graham Stocks With High Dividend Yields
Published on June 8th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Benjamin Graham is widely considered to be the father of value investing. He graduated 2nd in his class from the University of Columbia at the age of 20. He was offered instructing jobs in English, philosophy, and mathematics immediately after graduating. Graham declined the offers and built one of the most successful and famous investing careers of all time. Graham was both a successful investor and an excellent teacher of investing ideas.
10 Undervalued Monthly Dividend Stocks With P/E Ratios As Low As 3.1
Published on June 2nd, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks are securities that pay a dividend every month instead of quarterly or annually. Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
10 Best Midcap Stocks Ranked In Order
Published on June 1st, 2026 by Bob Ciura Many investors focus on the biggest stocks in the market –called large caps – for their stability and predictability. This makes large cap stocks generally appealing to income investors. On the other side, some investors focus on small caps because they tend to offer stronger growth potential. Between them is a group that is often overlooked: midcap stocks. These are generally stocks with market caps of $2 billion to $10 billion.
2 Dividend Payers Trading at a Deep Discount
Guest Post by Tom Hutchinson, Chief Analyst, Cabot Dividend Investor Market returns have been spectacular. Consider the S&P 500 returns over the past three calendar years: 2023 (26.29%), 2024 (25.02%), and 2025 (17.88%). In fact, the S&P 500 index value has more than doubled since the bull market began in October of 2022. You haven’t had to be that picky about price to do well. You could have purchased many of the better stocks near the 52-week highs and still have gotten good returns.
10 Dividend Growth Stocks To Guard Wealth
Published on May 27th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Dividend growth investing provides both long-term compounding and current income. This is an ideal mix for both retirement preparation and actual retirement. But not just any stock that may be able to temporarily increase its dividends will do. Think of each individual dividend growth stock in which you invest as a “guardian” of your wealth. “Good guardians” will compound over time. Poor investments do the opposite.
10 Dividend Stocks For Building Intergenerational Wealth
Published on May 26th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Generational wealth is created when one’s investments provide not only for themselves, but for their children, grandchildren, and beyond. Here’s what would happen if a family were able to compound $10,000 at 7.0% annually over increasingly long periods of time: $19,672 after 10 years $54,274 after 25 years $294,570 after 50 years $8.68 million after 100 years $7.53 billion after 200 years Compounding at 7.0% annually is not unheard of.
10 High Risk Stocks To Sell Now
Published on May 19th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Dividend stocks are naturally appealing for income investors, but not all dividend stocks are buys. Income investors generally want to avoid dividend cuts whenever possible. Not only does a dividend cut result in a loss of income, but a company’s share price typically declines after announcing a dividend reduction or suspension. With this in mind, we compiled a list of high dividend stocks with dividend yields above 5%.
10 Low PEG Ratio Dividend Stocks Original
Published on May 18th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Investing has traditionally been broadly categorized into “growth”, and “value” styles. Value investors look for stocks trading for less than they are worth. Growth investors look for fast-growing stocks that will be worth more in the future. Both value and growth are important. Valuation matters. And so does future growth potential. The synthesis of growth investing and value investing is GARP investing. GARP stands for “Growth At A Reasonable Price”.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: MSC Income Fund
Published on May 15th, 2026 by Bob Ciura On the surface, monthly dividend stocks are highly appealing for income investors. That is because these particular dividend stocks pay their dividends every month, instead of once per quarter like most dividend-paying stocks. Monthly dividend stocks provide shareholders with 12 dividend payments per year, which could be attractive for investors looking for more frequent payouts.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: UDR, Inc.
Published on May 13th, 2026 by Bob Ciura On the surface, monthly dividend stocks are highly appealing for income investors. That is because these particular dividend stocks pay their dividends every month, instead of once per quarter like most dividend-paying stocks. Monthly dividend stocks provide shareholders with 12 dividend payments per year, which could be attractive for investors looking for more frequent payouts.
10 Consistent Dividend Growth Stocks For Years Of Income
Published on May 12th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Sure Dividend advocates a long-term buy-and-hold approach to generate rising dividends. While this approach doesn’t require much in the way of day-to-day activity, it does require consistency. Being consistent means not: Getting swept up in market fads and periods of overoptimistic “animal spirits.” Pouring your attention and wealth into speculative investments that may one day be able to pay dividends years down the line.
10 Low Risk Dividend Growth Stocks
Published on May 11th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Stocks, in aggregate, are incredibly safe investments given enough time. Source: Schroders The above image refers to the overall stock market, rather than individual stocks. Individual stocks have wider performance fluctuations, both in the short and long term. Investing in quality stocks – particularly true dividend growth stocks, which are a clear indicator of quality – offers risk reduction based on the nature of the investment.
10 Best European Stocks For Dividend Investors
Published on May 6th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The U.S. stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 Index, is the most well-known in the world. However, there are good reasons for investors to look outside the U.S., particularly those looking for income.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Capital Southwest Corp.
Published on May 5th, 2026 by Bob Ciura On the surface, monthly dividend stocks are highly appealing for income investors. That is because these particular dividend stocks pay their dividends every month, instead of once per quarter like most dividend-paying stocks. Monthly dividend stocks provide shareholders with 12 dividend payments per year, which could be attractive for investors looking for more frequent payouts.
10 High Yield Monthly Dividend BDCs
Published on May 5th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Business Development Companies, otherwise known as BDCs, are highly popular among income investors. That’s because BDCs widely have high dividend yields of 5% or higher. This makes BDCs very appealing for income investors such as retirees.
9 Financials Sector Dividend Aristocrats, Ranked In Order
Published on April 28th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The financials sector industries include banks, insurance companies, asset managers, ratings agencies, and payment processors, among others. Well-managed financials sector stocks are highly profitable, and pay dividends to shareholders. Perhaps it is no surprise that there are 9 financials sector stocks on the list of Dividend Aristocrats, a group of just 69 stocks in the S&P 500 with at least 25 consecutive years of dividend increases.
10 Best Buy And Hold Dividend Stocks
Published on April 27th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The beauty of buy and hold forever dividend growth investing is that: It takes very little work to maintain a portfolio. Your passive income is likely to increase significantly over time. Very few positive things in life have the above combination. High quality dividend growth stocks tend to pay rising dividends year-after-year. This means a raise for investors every year. But investors needs to do almost nothing to get their annual raise.
3 Healthcare Dividend Stocks For An Uncertain Market
Guest Contribution Published on April 22nd, 2026 Written by Tom Hutchinson, Chief Analyst, Cabot Dividend Investor The market has made up for all the March losses and then some. And while there could still be negative headlines that send stocks reeling, investors are clearly looking ahead. There could be more uncertainty. Meanwhile, stocks are currently selling at very high valuations by historical standards after multiple years of high returns.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Chiron Real Estate
Published on April 22nd, 2026 by Bob Ciura Real Estate Investment Trusts, or REITs, give investors a hands-off way to participate in real estate’s economic upside. They have grown in popularity over time as income investors seek alternative strategies to generate portfolio income. One side effect of the growing popularity of REITs is the emergence of specialized REITs, which focus on only one subsector of the real estate industry. For example, Chiron Real Estate (XRN) is a major healthcare REIT.
10 Best Dividend Growth Stocks Now
Published on April 21st, 2026 by Bob Ciura Dividend growth is a powerful signal of a company’s financial health, and commitment to long-term value creation. Dividend growth stocks have historically generated superior returns with less volatility relative to stocks with flat dividends, stocks that reduce their dividend, and stocks that don’t pay dividends The above fact should not be overlooked.
Dividend Kings In Focus: Sonoco Products
Sonoco Products provides packaging, industrial products and supply chain services to its customers. The markets that use the company’s products include those in the appliances, electronics, beverage, construction and food industries. Sonoco was founded in Hartsville, South Carolina in 1899 and introduced the first paper textile cone. The company generates $7.5 billion in annual sales.
The 10 Best S&P 500 Stocks Right Now, Ranked In Order
Published on April 14th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The S&P 500 Index is the world’s best-known and most widely recognized stock market index. The index includes 500 companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization. As global industry leaders, the companies that comprise the S&P 500 widely enjoy durable competitive advantages, including wide economic moats. In turn, their strength and stability allows many of the S&P 500 companies to raise their dividends each year.
10 Cheapest High Dividend Stocks With P/E Ratios Under 10 Original
Published on April 13th, 2026 by Bob Ciura High dividend stocks are stocks with a dividend yield well in excess of the market average dividend yield of ~1.2%. It goes without saying that a stock offering a high dividend of 5% or more, is quite attractive for investors looking to generate higher income. With that in mind, we have created a free list of over 200 high dividend stocks with dividend yields above 5%.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Invesco Mortgage Capital
Published on April 10th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Invesco Mortgage Capital (IVR) has two appealing investment characteristics: #1: It is a high-yield stock based on its 17.2% dividend yield. Related: List of 5%+ yielding stocks. #2: It pays dividends monthly instead of quarterly.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: BCP Investment Corp.
Published on April 10th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Business Development Companies – or BDCs, for short – can be a great source of current yield for income investors. BCP Investment Corp. (BCIC) is a great example of this. The stock has a current dividend yield of 14%. Better yet, BCIC stock pays monthly dividends.
10 Bargain Dividend Stocks For Value And Income
Published on April 7th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The S&P 500 has been historically overvalued (in hindsight) non-stop since 2010 using the Shiller P/E ratio. The Shiller P/E ratio uses an average of 10 years of earnings for the “E” (earnings) in the P/E ratio to smooth out results and make the metric relevant when earnings temporary turn negative, during recessions.
Top 10 Bear Market Stocks For Reliable Dividends
Published on April 6th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Investors have been spoiled in the past decade. The S&P 500 Index has been on a nearly uninterrupted rally since the end of the Great Recession of 2008. While there have been periodic selloffs in between, such as the market downturn in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, markets have always recovered. But investors should remember that bear markets happen, and recessions are inevitable in a cyclical economy.
Top 10 Financials Sector Dividend Stocks, Ranked In Order
Published on March 31st, 2026 by Bob Ciura Financials sector stocks have some endearing characteristics for dividend growth investors. The most notable is that they tend to trade at price-to-earnings ratios well below the average earnings multiple of the broader stock market. The financials sector is also interesting in that it has a wide variety of industries within the sector.
10 Recession Proof Stocks For Safe Dividends
Published on March 30th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The S&P 500 Index performed well in 2025, but is down roughly 6% year-to-date. Plenty of risks remain. The ongoing wars around the world have elevated geopolitical risk. There is also renewed political risk to the stock market in the form of tariffs. In times of elevated risks, income investors should pursue recession-proof stocks. The Dividend Kings are a great example of this.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: PennantPark Investment Corporation
Published on March 27th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Olympia Financial Group
Published on March 26th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Telefônica Brasil
Published on March 25th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: SmartStop Self Storage REIT
Published on March 24th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
12 Consumer Staples Dividend Kings, Ranked In Order Original
Published on March 24th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The consumer staples sector is home to some of the most well-known dividend growth stocks in the world. Consumer staples stocks are an appealing investment category for a number of reasons. First of all, consumer staples stocks are very recession-resistant by definition. Consumer staples companies make products or deliver services that are considered to be ‘staples’ – in other words, consumers can’t do without them.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Saratoga Investment Corp.
Published on March 23rd, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Top 10 Dividend Growth Stocks Now
Published on March 23rd, 2026 by Bob Ciura There are a lot of stocks that pay dividends out there. But it’s rare to find stocks that really exemplify what investors building growing passive income for the long run need… Which is a mix of: Rising dividends Solid growth prospects Long-term dividend safety And that’s where the Dividend Champions come in. The Dividend Champions have increased their dividends for over 25 consecutive years.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Himalaya Shipping
Published on March 18th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Go Residential REIT
Published on March 17th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
10 Highest Yielding S&P 500 Stocks Now
Published on March 17th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The S&P 500 Index is the world’s best-known and most widely recognized stock market index. The index includes 500 companies and covers approximately 80% of available market capitalization. As a result, the S&P 500 can be a one-stop shop for income investors looking for quality dividend stocks. In this research report, we analyze the 10 highest yielding S&P 500 stocks offering high dividend yields of 5.0% and greater.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Grupo Financiero Galicia
Published on March 13th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
10 Top Energy Stocks For $100 Oil
Published on March 16th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Oil prices have been on the rise since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran 0n February 28th. On March 16th, WTI crude briefly reached $100 per barrel in the United States. Oil prices are rising due to the potential for supply constraints, since the Strait of Hormuz handles roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil. Rising oil prices will be a major tailwind for the world’s oil producers.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Banco Macro
Published on March 13th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Bird Construction
Published on March 12th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: Banco BBVA Argentina S.A.
Published on March 11th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
10 Most Undervalued Dividend Aristocrats With P/E Ratios Below 15
Published on March 11th, 2026 by Bob Ciura The market is overvalued from a historical perspective. The S&P 500 Index currently trades at a Shiller PE ratio of 39, the highest level since the tech bubble. The Shiller P/E ratio uses average earnings over the last ten years for the denominator in the P/E formula to smooth out and account for periods of temporary earnings declines. The goal of rational investors is to maximize total return.
10 High Dividend Stocks For Retirement Income
Published on March 9th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Low interest rates and high valuations have made it difficult to find quality high-yield investments for retirement income. Difficult, but not impossible. And that’s where high dividend stocks come in.
Monthly Dividend Stock In Focus: True North Commercial REIT
Published on March 6th, 2026 by Bob Ciura Monthly dividend stocks have instant appeal for many income investors. Stocks that pay their dividends each month offer more frequent payouts than traditional quarterly or semi-annual dividend payers. For this reason, we created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
2 Monthly Dividend REITs to Buy Now
Guest Post by Tom Hutchinson, Chief Analyst, Cabot Dividend Investor I like a regular stream of cash flowing into my wallet. Dividends are particularly nice because I don’t have to do much other than sit patiently and wait for them to show up in my account. Monthly dividend REITs are even better because they’re much more like a regular paycheck than other dividend investments. For this reason, Sure Dividend created a full list of over 100 monthly dividend stocks.
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