The beverage sector is currently undervalued compared to its 11-year average, presenting potential investment opportunities. In contrast, the tobacco industry is significantly overvalued and scores lowest in quality metrics, suggesting higher risk. The IYK ETF offers a strong long-term alternative to the XLP ETF, delivering better historical and risk-adjusted returns despite higher volatility and concentration risks. Investors may find value in four consumer staples stocks that are cheaper than their peers as of August, according to the analysis by Fred Piard, a quantitative analyst with over 30 years of experience.
Five Dividend Aristocrats—Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, and Automatic Data Processing—continue to demonstrate reliable dividend growth streaks of 25 years or more. Each company shows strong earnings and cash flow, suppor...
In Q2 2026, Berkshire Hathaway boosted its Alphabet shares by 83%, making it its third-largest holding worth $37.8 billion, while billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller initiated a new Alphabet position. Both investors, known for very different s...
Five US-listed Dividend Kings—Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, and Lowe's—have announced dividend increases and reported earnings reflecting resilience amid economic challenges like tariffs and currency swings. Johns...
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) focuses on high-quality companies with strong financials and a history of growing dividends, rather than chasing the highest yields. While its yield is around 3% to 4%, SCHD has delivered strong long-term re...
In 2026, the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) leads with a 25.6% year-to-date return, driven by its focus on current yield, value sectors, and energy exposure. Meanwhile, the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF (VIG) prioritizes dividend growth ...
