Which strategy aligns with your goals? 🔹 A) I want steady growth + modest income (Comment “GROWTH”) 🔹 B) I need maximum cash flow now (Comment “INCOME”) 🔹 C) I’m all about tax efficiency (Comment “TAX WIZARD”)
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🔥 Top 5 Dividend ETFs for Passive Income ETF Yield Fee Focus Holds Top Stocks $SCHD 3.5% 0.06% Quality Dividends $KO, $PEP, $CVX $DIVO 4.8% 0.55% Covered Call Income $MSFT, $AMZN $JEPI 7.2% 0.35% Low-Volatility Income $ABBV, $CSCO $VYM 3.1% 0.06% Broad Market Dividends $JNJ, $PG $SDIV 11.5% 0.49% Global High-Yield REITs, MLPs 🔹 ETF
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🚨 Payout Ratio > 90% (e.g., $AMC at 300% before its dividend cut) 🚨 Negative Free Cash Flow (e.g., $VFC before its 2023 cut) 🚨 Sector Disruption (e.g., struggling industries like tobacco or coal)
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Did you know ETFs now account for over $7 trillion in assets worldwide? They’ve revolutionized investing by offering diversification, targeted strategies, and cost efficiency. This ETF portfolio balances growth, dividend stability, and high-yield income—here’s how it all fits together. Core Growth Holdings – Tech Titans Driving Future Growth Dividend Growth & Stability – Building Long-Term
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It’s 08:22 and we’re just under an hour away from the U.S. markets opening. Futures are looking a little red this morning—S&P down 0.20%, Dow down 0.46%, and Nasdaq down just 0.07%. A bit of a breather, maybe? But here’s the bigger picture: +10.64% portfolio growth in just the past 5 days. Not bad at
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There’s a reason the phrase “the rich get richer” continues to ring true — and it’s not always because they earn significantly more than others. Take a look at this breakdown: The Poor: ✅ Earns this much Spends this much The Rich: ✅ Earns this much ✅ Saves this much ✅ Invests this much ✅
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Investment Summary Thesis I’m adding $500 of $XLU to my portfolio today—not for moonshot growth, but for something just as valuable: stability + income. In a volatile 2025 landscape, utilities offer a defensive haven. XLU gives exposure to essential service companies that keep the lights on, the water flowing, and the dividends steady. Why XLU?
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If you’ve been following my posts or caught any of our recent convos, you know I’ve been saying load up on ThredUp ($TDUP). Well—receipts don’t lie. Just take a look at the chart. In the past month alone, $TDUP is up a massive +50.39%, jumping from around $2.56 to $3.85. This kind of movement doesn’t
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A Moment of Global Reflection Published on Notable Picks & Portfolio Strategy Center (NPPSC) | Visit nppsc.com The world mourns the passing of Pope Francis, a beloved and transformative figure in the Catholic Church. His leadership, marked by compassion, social justice advocacy, and efforts to modernize the Church, leaves behind a lasting legacy. As millions
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If you’re the type who starts the day with a Starbucks coffee in hand, you’re already a loyal customer. But what if your love for the brand could also benefit your portfolio? Over the past five years, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has offered investors a mix of modest stock growth and strong dividend income. While the
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