Don't Fall for These 3 Dividend Traps

It's earnings season, and I clicked through lots of earnings calls, press releases, and media reports last week. I kept seeing articles with investing tips that are actually traps to avoid.

ETF Trends • Nov 16, 2025

Dividend Aristocrats Vs. High Yielders: Which Are Better For Long-Term Investors?

High-yielding stocks get a lot of attention. But a lot of them have underperformed over the long run. Which are better? High yielders or dividend growth stocks?

Seeking Alpha • Nov 14, 2025

Midstream Titans: MLPX Comes Out On Top Of AMLP

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) earns a strong buy rating, outperforming Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) in diversification and risk-adjusted returns. MLPX offers superior long-term growth potential, better risk management, and a strong focus on natural gas, aligning with key industry trends. AMLP remains a buy for income-focused investors due to its higher yield, but its concentrated portfolio increases company-specific risk.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 11, 2025

A Whirlwind Tour Through Major REIT Earnings Reports (And My Buy List)

AI-driven tech stocks dominate 2025 returns, leaving dividend and high-yield ETFs lagging due to limited AI exposure. REITs face mixed fortunes: ARE and DOC struggle with life science oversupply, while IVT, AMT, ADC, and VICI offer attractive dividend growth and value. My current buy list focuses on undervalued REITs and ETFs with strong dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 1, 2025

Recession-Resistant Income For Whatever Is Ahead

The stock market is historically expensive. Even as a recession is more and more plausible in the near future. Fortunately, many defensive dividend payers remain opportunistic.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 31, 2025

The Utterly Tranquil Feeling Of Watching Your Passive Income Grow

Dividend growth investing offers reliable, passive income and personal tranquility, more so than non-dividend strategies and rental property investing. Current market valuations, especially in Big Tech and AI, are historically high and may lead to poor returns, making broad index funds risky. Healthcare, REITs, and midstream energy present attractive opportunities for DGI investors.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 25, 2025

Why Midstream Is Now My Highest Conviction Buy After Gold And Silver's Big Run

My last highest conviction buy - Gold, gold miners, and silver - has delivered phenomenal returns for me in recent months and years. I detail why midstream is now my highest conviction buy after the strong bull market in precious metals. I also share some of the best ways investors can gain exposure to midstream today.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

5 Dividend Compounders I'm Buying For Passive Income

Dividend growth investing offers attractive opportunities amid speculative market fervor, with a focus on steady income over chasing AI-driven gains. US macroeconomic headwinds—demographics, tariffs, and low housing affordability—are likely to constrain GDP and earnings growth outside of AI-related sectors. My current buy list features five dividend compounders, each offering solid yields and projected dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 18, 2025

Follow the Red Pegasus to Dividends

I experienced the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta on Sunday night and Monday morning. Oh sorry, excuse me, the Exxon Mobile Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.

ETF Trends • Oct 12, 2025

Portfolio Review: 3 Stocks And 3 ETFs I'm Buying To Boost My Passive Income

Given heightened economic uncertainty, I am leaning more defensive and sticking with my dividend growth investing strategy, emphasizing diversification and income stability. The frozen housing market, soft labor conditions, and stagnating consumer spending signal potential economic weakness, despite optimism in select sectors like tech. My ETF portfolio review shows shifting leadership, with midstream energy outperforming previously, but preferreds and tech-focused ETFs now leading as trends evolve.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 6, 2025