In our last piece, we explained how stock buybacks generally work, and why we prefer investing in a globally diversified investment portfolio over chasing or fleeing particular buyback opportunities. Next, let’s look at how companies use stock buybacks in practice. Striking a Balance: Buy Back or Plow In? Broadly speaking, stock buybacks are meant […]
Stock buybacks—i.e., a company repurchasing shares of its own stock—have been targets for praise and criticism through the years. So, which are they: good or evil? We agree with The Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig, who once wrote- “Buybacks are neither bad nor good. They are simply a tool. Just as you can […]
In Part 1 of “What’s Wrong With Depending on Dividend Stocks?” We described why dividend investing—or, stocking up on stocks with a reputation for consistently paying out attractive dividends—may not be an ideal strategy for generating a dependable income stream out of your investment portfolio. Today, we’ll look at why we prefer a total […]
There’s a popular perception that “dividend stocks”—i.e., stocks with a reputation for paying out consistent dividends—can deliver decent returns, while also creating a dependable income stream for spending in retirement or elsewhere. But is stocking up on dividend stocks really such a good idea? Building a concentrated position in dividend stocks may appeal at […]