A key component of a diversified income-oriented portfolio is dividends. This is what I have noted in the past during my presentations, blogs and online musings. They are a key part of a solid retirement income strategy. The total return from stocks is derived from two key components: price appreciation and the cash flow from dividends. Most investors are certainly familiar with the concept of ... Read More
Benjamin Graham
Ask the Adviser: How Can I Take Advantage of a Recession?
Girish asks, "I have heard people talk about 'taking advantage of' or 'minting money from' a recession. How does one do it?" If you have cash you can find great bargains in almost any market or asset class - whether it is a stock, bond, mutual fund, buying tax liens or judgments or even real estate. This is the classic sort of value investing espoused by Benjamin Graham and practiced ... Read More
