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 […]
In past conversations, we’ve been known to take aim at the media. That’s because bad things tend to happen to your personal wealth if you read, watch, or listen to too much news—or if you read too much into the news you’re reading. It’s human nature to react to the onslaught of information with fits […]
In past conversations, we’ve been known to take aim at the media. That’s because bad things tend to happen to your personal wealth if you read, watch, or listen to too much news—or if you read too much into the news you’re reading. It’s human nature to react to the onslaught of information with fits […]