ETF Updates Archive
Check Those Dividend Checks
A new problem is emerging for cash-strapped income investors. Dividends may be coming in the form of more stock instead of cash.
The IRS requires REITs and Close End Funds to distribute the vast majority of income to investors each year in the form of capital gains and dividends. However, the IRS has changed the rules in response to the market downturn and is now permitting REITs and Closed End Funds to substitute shares for cash.
Continue Reading »Posted: February 19, 2009
Credit Markets Show Signs of Thawing
Monday's annoucement that Cisco successfully raised $4 billion at low interest rates is another sign that the credit markets are beginning to unfreeze.
Since the beginning of the year, investment grade U.S.
Continue Reading »Posted: February 11, 2009
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