Which path to take? Some investors are pulling back on blue-chip dividend stocks; others are standing pat.
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What's ahead for dividend stocks and REITs?
Here's Part One of a panel discussion of money managers who run mutual funds focusing on income-producing stocks, and here's Part Two. Good material here if you're wondering what rising interest rates mean to utilities, REITs and such.
Be careful with bond funds
A veteran fund analyst urges investors to be cautious about the bond funds they own. He sees fund companies using riskier strategies in bond funds to juice returns.
If you're looking for Canadian dividend data…
This website looks like a great resource for investors seeking information on a company's long-term dividend growth rate and payout ratio.
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