Trading at an attractive 1.4x book value, the BDC I review in this report prints money when it issues new shares (which it does frequently). And the big 11.4% dividend yield is now paid monthly (previously it was quarterly). After reviewing the business, valuation, dividend safety and risks, I conclude with my strong opinion on investing.
SCHD: When the AI Flash Mob is NOT for You
The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) is increasingly popular (total assets have zoomed to over $70 billion), yet it has significantly underperformed the market (SPY) and especially the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 (QQQ). This report reviews the SCHD strategy, including its attractive qualities and big risks, and then concludes with my strong opinion on investing.
AI Energy Boom: High-Growth Industrials Stock to Benefit for Years
The electrical equipment company I review in this report has emerged as a key player in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) energy boom (thanks to its solid oxide fuel cell technology, which provides efficient, low-emission, power solutions to hyperscalers). This report reviews the business, growth trajectory, valuation and risks, and then concludes with my strong opinion on investing.
Compelling 14% Yield CEF: Big Contrarian Discount
If you like big-yield opportunities, trading at discounted prices, the healthcare sector CEF I review in this report is worth considering. It currently offers a 14% yield (paid monthly) and trades at a big contrarian discount (its top holdings are down big, and it trades at a 9% discount to NAV). This report takes a closer look at what is happening here (in terms of fund strategy, valuation and risks) and then concludes with my strong opinion on investing.
Attractive 8% Yield (Min) at a Discounted Price
This public equity (stock market) closed-end fund (CEF) is compelling thanks to its long history (85+ years) of paying big distributions (guaranteed yield is 8%, and 2024 was 10.9%) and its outperformance versus the S&P 500 (see chart below). However before investing, it’s important to understand how the fund is constructed (what are its goals) and why do many investors absolutely “hate” it (they generally have different goals and don’t care to understand the mechanics). After reviewing the details, I conclude with my strong opinion on who may, and who may not, want to invest, and why. Enjoy!
PDI’s 13.8% Yield: Despite Coverage Shortfall, Shares Worth Considering
Just like inflation is a hidden tax on your money, so is return of capital (“ROC”) on your big-yield closed-end fund (“CEF”). For example, PIMCO’s CEFs are particularly impressive and attractive, just not as much so as many people seem to think considering not a single one actually covered its distribution over the last year (see table below). This report shares high-level data on PIMCO’s popular big-yield CEFs, with a special focus on the Dynamic Income Fund (PDI), and then draws a critical conclusion based on the risks and rewards.
Top 10 Disruptive Growth Stocks (Members-Only Version)
On social media, the line is often blurred between attractive growth stocks and ugly (emotionally-charged) meme stocks. And when you throw in an overly-sensationalized dose of internet fear mongering and logic-defying greed, investors are often left in the lurch. In this report, I rank and countdown my top 10 disruptive growth stocks, including an attractive mix of blue-chip megatrend leaders as well as lesser-known up-and-coming market disruptors (carefully balancing current valuations against long-term potential, and thereby keeping emotions in check). Enjoy!
Attractive 9.9% Yield BDC, VC/Pre-IPO Growth
One of my biggest concerns for income-focused investors is opportunity cost. Specifically, they often concentrate their nest eggs in lower-growth sectors of the economy (because that’s where the dividends are) and/or in distressed companies (because that’s where the high-yield/junk bonds are at) and thereby sacrifice total returns. However, the internally-managed BDC I review in this report offers a healthy 9.9% dividend yield by investing in growth-focused sectors and companies (by providing financing to them during their early, pre-IPO, venture capital phase). In this report, I review the business, growth, dividend, valuation and risks, and then conclude with my strong opinion on investing.
Top 10 Meme Stocks, Here's When the Bubble Bursts
If you haven’t been paying attention, you might not realize the market is up 20% (S&P500) since the depths of the Trump tariff turmoil 3 months ago. And select high-growth stocks (arguably “meme” stocks) are up dramatically more (see table below). Some media pundits are arguing we’re in a bubble, while others suggest “this time it’s different.” In this brief report, I argue my case for when this “bubble” will burst and how you might want to play it.
SoFi: A Meme “Phenom” (Crypto & Private Equity)
SoFi is a millennial-focused financial services company that’s up more than 200% in the last year. And the gains are not just because of social media hype, but also due to SoFi’s impressive fundamental growth (as the company capitalizes on millennials’ growing distrust of traditional finance). This report reviews SoFi’s powerful “product differentiation” strategy, growth opportunities (particularly its latest foray into cryptocurrency and private equity), current valuation and risks, and then concludes with my strong opinion on investing.
Attractive BDC: Despite Risks, 14.3% Yield Worth Considering
The BDC I review in this report looks good for its big well-covered distribution, early growth-stage investments (RocketLab, for instance), internal management team, investment grade credit rating and reasonable valuation. Of course there are risks (industry concentration, interest rates, and an increasingly competitive BDC space) but within the constructs of a prudently-concentrated high-income portfolio, it’s absolutely worth considering for investment.
Dan Ives AI Revoution ETF (IVES) Holdings and Data
Sharing data on the latest holding in the extremely popular Dan Ives AI Revolution ETF (IVES). Considering the extraordinary popularity of AI combined with the non-stop public appearances of Ives (he is everywhere!) these stocks will continue to receive a lot of attention, especially from retail investors, and some of them rightfully so. Enjoy!
Vistra: Trump’s AI Power Push, Pelosi’s Million Dollar Bet
Recent reports indicate the Trump administration is preparing executive orders to boost power supplies for the AI industry; Vistra, the largest competitive power generator in the U.S., is uniquely positioned to benefit. Adding intrigue, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly purchased ~$1 million in Vistra call options earlier in 2025, signaling strong confidence in its growth trajectory. This report reviews Vistra’s business model, its AI-driven growth, valuation, risks, and why it’s a compelling play in the AI energy revolution.
UPS: Despite Big Risks, 6.5% Dividend Yield Worth Considering
Down nearly 20% this year, United Parcel Service (UPS) may look ugly (especially considering revenue is expected to decline), but a closer look reveals a compelling big dividend value play with operational and financial strengths, and despite the big risks. In this report, I review the details and then conclude with my strong opinion on who might want to consider investing.
S&P 500 ETF: "How To" for Active Growth Investors
This post will fall on deaf ears, because, quite frankly, it is too sophisticated for most non-professional investors to understand. But it needs to be said. Long-term stock market investing is driven by the market more than your stock picks, and when you don’t know which stocks to buy (with some of your money), do NOT sit in cash, instead sit in a low-cost S&P 500 ETF. Your future bank account will thank you. Here is why…
Top 10 AI Growth Stocks, Big Disruptive Upside
If you are getting AI revolution fatigue… don’t. While some names are more volatile than others, this megatrend is still just getting started and there are plenty of stocks that still have lots of disruptive upside. In fact, I rank and countdown my top 10 in this report, starting with an “honorable mention” and finishing with my very top ideas.
Palantir: AI Revolution, 10 Top Stocks
While Wall Street has been bashing Palantir hard, the longs (including Wedbush Securities’ Dan Ives) have been right all along as the artificial intelligence (“AI”) megatrend continues. This report reviews Palantir in detail (including its wide-moat business model, AI growth trajectory, current valuation and risks), compares the shares to the other top 10 growth stocks in Ives’ new AI Revolution ETF (IVES), and then concludes with my strong opinion on investing.
This $15B Chip Stock Has Big Upside (Solving AI Connectivity)
This stock we review in this report is growing rapidly because it solves datacenter bottlenecks created by the AI megatrend. It also has several competitive advantages and strategic partnerships (e.g. Nvidia, Amazon) allowing it to capture a significant share of a large and growing market (cloud data and AI). This report reviews the business, the high growth, total addressable market, current valuation and risks, and then concludes with our strong opinion on investing.
“High Income NOW” Portfolio: Updates and a New #1
There is a new #1 position in the “High Income NOW” Portfolio (it’s an 11.9% yield monthly-pay security trading at a discount). There are also a handful of new buys, sells and position '“right-sizings.” The aggregate yield is 9.9% and that consists of 25 individual positions (including BDCs, a variety of stock and bond CEFs, individual stocks and more). If you like your investments to pay big steady income, you’re going to want to check out this top-idea report, including the usual caveats and specific exceptional investment opportunities worth considering right now.
Innodata: AI "Picks-and-Shovels" Play
It’s a bit of a turnoff to see a 30-year-old stock marketing itself as an Artificial Intelligence play (considering that’s a megatrend that only just started to ramp within the last 2-years). Nonetheless, Innodata (INOD), a data engineering company, is finding its niche (capitalizing on the surging demand for high-quality AI training data) and hitting its stride (5 “Mag 7” clients) with a lot of room to run (massive TAM) and a reasonable valuation (8x sales). This report reviews all of that, plus risks, and then concludes with a strong opinion on investing.