Diversifying Dividends: Sketching Out My Battle Plan For 2026

I plan to diversify my REIT-heavy portfolio by systematically allocating to four dividend-focused ETFs in 2026. US economic growth remains steady but subdued, while equity valuations are elevated, suggesting muted long-term returns. REITs appear attractively valued with fading headwinds, offering plausible outperformance as fundamentals improve and rate cuts loom.

Seeking Alpha • a day ago

ICSH: Spreads Normalization In Money Markets

iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF offers a compelling alternative to money market funds for parking liquidity with a slightly higher yield. ICSH benefits from active management, a low expense ratio (0.08%), and a short effective duration, making it cost-competitive and relatively insensitive to rate changes. The ETF maintains high credit quality (92% A or higher), rapid portfolio turnover, and a consistent yield profile versus peers, capturing a modest risk premium.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 21, 2025

5 Dividend Stocks I Can't Wait To Buy In October (Plus Macro Update)

The US stock market is highly concentrated, with technology and tech-related stocks now comprising about 55% of total market cap. This concentration justifies higher valuation multiples for SPY, as tech companies have stronger margins and more stable earnings than defensive sectors. There is a stark divergence in performance between speculative tech ETFs like ARKK and CHAT versus defensive dividend ETFs such as SCHD and VNQ.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 4, 2025

3 Dividend Stocks I'm Buying As Irrational Exuberance Takes Over

Current market conditions reflect irrational exuberance, with surging valuations in stocks, precious metals, crypto, and collectibles reminiscent of past bubbles. Conflicting economic signals persist: inflation data is mixed, the labor market is weakening, but affluent consumer spending and bank lending remain resilient. Dividend growth investing remains my preferred strategy, with a focus on high-quality REITs, utilities, and my favorite cash equivalent ETF.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 13, 2025

ICSH: Low-Cost ETF To Park Extra Cash

ICSH offers a low-cost, highly liquid option for parking excess cash, with a 4.76% yield and minimal spread risk. The ETF invests in diversified, investment-grade, ultra-short duration bonds, making it sensitive to Federal Reserve rate policy changes. With a likely Fed rate cut ahead, investors should consider intermediate-term bonds, but ICSH remains a strong short-term cash alternative.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 9, 2025

Peak Humans: The Megatrend No One Is Talking About (Yet)

Global population is set to peak and decline by the 2050s-2080s, driven by irreversible fertility trends, impacting economies worldwide. Slowing and shrinking populations will lead to stagnating consumption, labor market mismatches, and reduced innovation, mirroring Japan and China's economic patterns. In a low-growth, low-inflation world, growth stocks and high-quality dividend payers—especially REITs—should outperform as capital chases scarce opportunities for growth and yield.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 30, 2025

Goodbye Growth? Here's What I'm Buying As Value Mounts A Comeback

Tech sector capital investment is surging, but enterprise AI adoption is showing disappointing returns, with 95% seeing zero ROI per an MIT study. This disconnect raises concerns about who will ultimately pay for the ongoing AI investment if enterprise customers remain slow to realize benefits. Recent underperformance in growth tech stocks reflects these doubts, while value-oriented dividend stocks have demonstrated resilience and defensiveness.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 23, 2025

Cash Is King: Money-Market ETFs in Focus

Market uncertainty and high short-term yields put money-market ETFs like MINT, NEAR and ICSH in the spotlight for income and stability seekers.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 12, 2025

How I've Built A Monster Passive Income Portfolio (And What I'm Buying Now)

I remain committed to dividend growth investing, adapting my strategy to balance growth, yield, and defensiveness amid demographic and economic shifts. My 'galley ship' portfolio model uses ballast (cash), rowers (compounders), and sails (high-yielders) to optimize for both income growth and stability. Recent portfolio adjustments focus on defensive, recession-resistant stocks and ETFs, emphasizing passive income growth regardless of market cycles.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2025

5 Stocks I'm Buying As Retail Investors Take Over The Market

Retail-driven meme stock mania is back, echoing 2021's irrational exuberance, with surges in fundamentally weak, heavily shorted stocks. Market leadership is shifting from the "Magnificent 7" to the "Fabulous 5" AI giants, driven by proprietary technology and AI infrastructure advantages. Despite market optimism, I remain concerned about persistent tariffs, which threaten corporate margins and are largely ignored by investors.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 26, 2025