The Smart Money Loves These Dividend Aristocrats: Wal-Mart, Chevron, More
Dividend Aristocrats have passed the test of time.
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Ultra-High Dividend Small-Cap Stocks to Buy Now: Pier 1 Imports, Abercrombie & Fitch, More
With equity markets near their lifetime highs and the Federal Reserve on the verge of hiking interest rates, it has become extremely difficult in the current environment to find...
McDonald’s (MCD), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Among Hedge Funds’ Favorite Dividend Aristocrats
Dividend aristocrats are by definition some of the most wide-moat and dependable stocks available on the market today.
Five Dividend Stocks Billionaire Steve Cohen Really Likes
Although his family office isn't technically a hedge fund anymore (a settlement with the SEC saw to that), many on Wall Street still regard billionaire Steve Cohen's Point72 ...
Warren Buffett Has Billions Invested in These 5 Dividend Stocks
Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway is arguably the most successful investor in history, having started with nothing and achieving a net worth of $65 billion dollars (and...
Dow Chemical (DOW), Chimera Investment (CIM) Among Billionaire Leon Cooperman’s Favorite Dividend Stocks
With interest rates still at historical lows, bonds have failed to appease investors' appetite for yield.
Billionaire David Einhorn’s Top Dividend Stocks
Having generated annualized returns of 19.5% since its inception in 1996 till 2013, David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital was considered one of the best long/short equity hedge fund...
Billionaire Carl Icahn’s Favorite Dividend Stocks: Xerox Corp (XRX), American International Group Inc (AIG) & More
Investors looking for yield have had a hard time generating solid returns, with the interest rates having been kept so low for such a long time.
Five Water Stocks That Hedge Funds Like
Given that water demand is somewhat inelastic and relatively insensitive to economic conditions, it's not surprising that many smart money holders would own shares of water-related...
High-Paying Dividend Finance Stocks Favored by Smart Money
Investors in financial stocks are on the edge of their seats, as Janet Yellen, the Federal Reserve chairwoman, has recently hinted that there's a greater probability of an interest...
Five Dividend Stocks You Should Look Into
In this low interest rate environment, dependable, wide-moat dividend stocks are in high demand.
Here’s Why Gaming and Leisure Properties (GLPI) is a Dividend Favorite Among the Smart Money Set
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc (NASDAQ:GLPI) is a $6.9 billion REIT that leases out real estate property to gaming operators in triple net lease arrangements.
5 High-Paying Dividend Stocks That Hedge Funds Gobbled Up in Q2
Given that hedge funds have more resources and experience than the average investor, we at Insider Monkey make a collection of lists each quarter detailing the favorite holdings...
Five REITs Billionaires Are Fond Of
Although it has never been easy to find investment opportunities that offer high returns on capital with minimal volatility, real estate investment trusts (REITS) usually offer...
Finding Reliable 3%+ Dividends in Today’s Market: AbbVie Inc (ABBV)
The financial markets today are filled with sand traps and water hazards; lower for longer crude oil prices, negative interest rate policies (NIRP), slow economic growth, the ...
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (WBA): 40 Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth & Counting
If you are in the U.S., then the Walgreens name – tracing its roots back to 1901 – probably catches your attention.
Dividend Investors: Stop Overlooking Cardinal Health Inc (CAH)
Yet based on revenue this healthcare company is the 21st largest firm in the U.S.; ahead of names like Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG), Johnson...
Five Dividend Growth Stocks Showering Shareholders With Cash
One way to monitor dividend growth investments is by checking the weekly list of dividend increases.
Union Pacific Corporation (UNP): High Dividend Growth and a Durable Moat
Railcars are a critical mode of transportation and move about 40% of U.S. freight as measured in ton-miles (the length freight travels).
What Do Hedge Funds Think About Water Stocks Amid Increasing Concerns Over Water Scarcity?
Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum listed water crises as the main global risk for the next ten years.
Five Credit Services Stocks That Hedge Funds Love
The credit card market is anticipated to continue strengthening further in 2016, with credit card companies being very much appreciated by institutional investors and other smaller...
PPG Industries, Inc. (PPG): Dividends Since 1899 (& More Growth Ahead)
Both Sherwin Williams and PPG are Dividend Aristocrats – stocks with 25+ years of consecutive dividend increases. These companies’ long dividend histories make sense given...
PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Is A Dividend Machine To Hold Forever
PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE:PEP) manufactures, markets, and sells various foods, snacks, and carbonated and non-carbonated beverages worldwide.
How To Get Growing Dividends From $573 Billion Annual US Military Spending
General Dynamics' dividend payments were being collected by 43 of the hedge funds and other investment firms tracked by Insider Monkey as of March 31.
Kraft Heinz Co (KHC): One of Warren Buffett’s Biggest Dividend Stocks
Buffett was one of 60 investment firms in Insider Monkey's database which were long Kraft Heinz on March 31.
Home Depot Inc (HD): A Premier Long-term Dividend Growth Stock
Since making its first quarterly dividend payment of 0.044 cents per share in 1987, Home Depot’s dividend has increased to 69 cents.
Knowledge Leader Spotlight: 3M Co (MMM)
There is a common misconception that older companies can’t or won’t innovate and that innovation only occurs in an industry when a new company enters to disrupt the status...
This Is How Target Corporation (TGT) Can Easily Generate 9%+ Total Returns at Today’s Prices
But all retailers are not created equally… Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has raised its dividend payments for 44 consecutive years (with a 45th on the way).
Five Furniture Stocks Hedge Funds Like
Furniture retail in the United States represents an important aspect of a big chunk of the nation’s economy, as consumer spending accounts for more than two-thirds of U.S economic...
Five Dividend Stocks from Billionaire Chase Coleman’s Tiger Global Portfolio
Many small retail and larger-scale investors invest in dividend-paying stocks to take advantage of dividend checks, as well as the opportunity to reinvest those dividends to purchase...
Crown Castle International Corp (CCI): A High Quality REIT With Healthy Dividend Growth Prospects
Crown Castle International Corp (NYSE:CCI) only began paying dividends in 2014, but the company currently offers income investors a high dividend yield near 4% with 6-7% annual...
High-Dividend REIT Registers More Insider Buying, Plus Four Other Companies With Noteworthy Insider Transactions
The insider purchases conducted by famous CEOs such as James Dimon of JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Hedge Fund Sentiment Turned Against These Energy Stocks in Q1
Crude oil prices plunged massively in the 20-month period leading up to the end of the March quarter on fears that global crude supplies were surging at a much higher rate than...
Realty Income Corp (O): A Premium Monthly Dividend Stock
The best monthly dividend stocks provide predictable, growing income.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): My Favorite Dividend King for Reliable Dividend Growth and Income
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ), together with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the research and development, manufacture, and sale of various products in the health care field worldwide...
Target Corporation (TGT): An Attractively Valued Dividend Champion on Sale
Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) operates general merchandise stores in the United States.
This Health Care Dividend Aristocrat Will Profit From Old Age – Globally
The world is aging. The average global population age is increasing.
Source: The Economist
This means there are more middle-aged and elderly people than ever before. This trend is expected to continue far into the future.
Five Capital Goods Stocks Hedge Funds Are Betting On
We at Insider Monkey follow over 760 hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Five Dividend Stocks Hedge Funds Love
Oil baron and America's first billionaire John D.
Best of the Best Monthly Dividend Stocks: Realty Income Corp (O) (The Monthly Dividend Company)
In that previous article I covered the benefits of monthly dividends and provided the reader with a red/yellow/green recommendation on investment potential and a brief rationale...
Best of the Best Monthly Dividend Stocks: LTC Properties Inc (LTC)
I recently published an article entitled “The Best Monthly Dividend Stocks” where I evaluated 17 C-corporation stocks that pay dividends monthly.
Four Reliable Dividend Payers Boosting Distributions
My retirement strategy is focused on building a dividend portfolio of high quality blue chips, which are reliable dividend payers.
Five REITs That Hedge Funds Love
Given the low interest rate environment where the 10 year yield is under 1.9%, it isn't surprising that REITs are a popular investment choice for many investors.
Dividend Growth Case Study: How McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Generated a 15.6% CAGR Over 2.1 Years
First, let's see how hedge funds have been trading McDonald's as its shares have risen by 25% over the last year.
Compelling Valuation, High Dividend Yield: Consider Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ)
The company ranks very highly using The 8 Rules of Dividend Investing.
The Best of the Best Monthly Dividend Stocks: Chatham Lodging Trust (CLDT)
I recently published an article entitled “The Best Monthly Dividend Stocks” where I evaluated 17 C-corporation stocks that pay dividends monthly.
Billionaire Warren Buffett’s Top Dividend-Paying Stock Picks
Billionaire Warren Buffett is considered one of the greatest value investors of our time, which is why Berkshire Hathaway's equity portfolio contains in majority positions in ...
The Best of The Best Monthly Dividend Stocks: Stag Industrial Inc (STAG)
In that previous article I covered the benefits of monthly dividends and provided the reader with a red/yellow/green recommendation on investment potential and a brief rationale...
What Can We Learn from Exxon Mobil Corporation (XOM) in the 1980s and 1990s
Oil and gas prices are cyclical in nature. The recent downturn in energy prices that started in 2014 has pushed energy stock prices, earnings and dividends lower.
