Since Durig dynamically overweights the higher yielding companies, it’s Dogs of the Dowt delivers a significant higher yield than both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Dogs of the Dow. Durig’s Dog of the Dow is current yielding a whopping 4.87% .
Lets put how high over 4.8% yield into perspective:
Wondering what the costs would be to develop a cryptocurrency exchange? Go ahead and get your solution answered! The most popular forms of trading in today’s world are cryptocurrency trading platforms. These exchanges allow the buyer and sellers to perform transactions in a hassle-free manner. As an owner of a crypto exchange, the proprietor receives a charge as a trading fee.
Hence, most of the entrepreneurs have a keen passion to start a crypto exchange. This blog will provide you with the details of the cost involved in developing a cryptocurrency exchange on your own.
The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced on March 21, 2020, that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.
Taxpayers can also defer federal income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers as well as those who pay self-employment tax.
The outbreak of coronavirus has affected thousands of people worldwide. This virus originated in China and has affected several other countries of the world. In order to control the virus, many countries are facing a serious lockdown situation that is adversely affecting the economy. In this article, we will see how coronavirus has affected the economy in different ways.
Cryptocurrencies have been the hot talk of the town. As the evolution and adoption of crypto are increased in recent years, people are interested in trading them and making profits. Statistics state that the cryptocurrency market is expected to reach 1.40 billion by the year 2024.
With these trends, there is n number of crypto exchanges emerging daily. To make an exchange stand out from the crowd, it is literally important to have a unique feature to attract a number of traders.
Ethereum is a blockchain-based platform. Ethereum was founded in the year 2015. Ether is a digital currency and derived from the ethereum platform. Ether is a peer to peer software platform used in the ethereum platform. We can avoid the fraud, control, and interference of third parties by using these smart contracts and decentralized applications.
Coronavirus (COVID19) has been in the news daily. The World Health Organization officially declared COVID19 a pandemic. The infected with the virus include start athletes, movie stars, an dpoliticians. The number of people infected with the virus continues to increase. Thus far, a myriad of nations have suspended travel. The world bank has placed the world’s first “pandemic” bonds and derivatives to support developing countries in the event of an outbreak of infectious diseases.
Two Japanese men, a doctor from Hokkaido and an Osaka-based company exec, have been arrested for buying NEM digital currency coins connected to the infamous Coincheck hack. The breach led to an unprecedented loss of about $530 million worth of cryptocurrencies.
America’s healthcare system is going through huge changes in preparation for the growing medical demands of the Baby Boomer generation. Over the next three decades, the United States will see unprecedented growth in its senior population as the Baby Boomer generation (born between 1946-1964) ages. Increases in healthcare demands will be seen throughout the healthcare industry, with the greatest impacts anticipated in hospitals, skilled nursing, assisted living, and residential care facilities.
Retirement planning can be pretty challenging if you have not prepared ahead of time. It is important to assess your savings for retirement throughout but it becomes more critical during the retirement red zone. Ten years before or after retirement are regarded as a red zone by financial professionals. How your retirement portfolio behaves during this time determines your standard of living after you retire.
If you want to save your hard earned money, you’ll have to learn how to jump through legal hoops in the tax code. The latest of these is the SECURE Act signed by President Trump. Among the most efficient ways to make the greatest use of your money is fixed index annuities. The SECURE Act, for the first time, lets you roll up your 401(k) and other savings accounts into a tax-free annuity.
Coronavirus has become a global scare. The World Health Organization considers coronavirus “High Risk.” The emergence of an economic storm could be inevitable. Kondratiev cycles predicted economic slowdown. Kondratiev explained the existence of large economic cycles by the fact that the duration of functioning of various created economic goods fluctuates. Similarly, they require different time and different means to create them. Large cycles can be seen as disrupting and restoring the economic equilibrium of a long period. The main reason for them lies in the mechanism of accumulation, accumulation and dispersion of capital sufficient to create new elements of infrastructure.
“Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.”
Shopify, a major online shopping platform, has just joined the Libra organization. Joining the consortium will give the program greater credence while allowing the company to increase its payment modes. Libra has experienced some major exits in the past year. Companies such as EBay, Stripe, PayPal, and Mercado Pago, a Latin online payments firm, revoked their membership just a short while after joining.
A monthly performance review of Durig’s high yielding Fixed Income 2 (FX2) Managed Income Portfolio which also explores the many benefits that the portfolio can provide to investors.
(performance is reported net of fee, as of 2-20-20)
Major crypto trading platforms are hacked almost every other month, and the latest significant breach has led to Italian digital coin exchange Altsbit announcing its closure in May. Over 6.900 Bitcoin and 20 Ethereum coins were stolen on February 5. The anonymity provided by cryptocurrencies makes them an appealing asset for money launderers and cybercriminals, and a major hassle for the authorities.
As cryptocurrencies are becoming increasingly popular in recent days. In addition to Bitcoins, Altcoins such as Ethereum, NEO, Litecoins, Dogecoins, etc have gained crucial importance. This has made most of the crypto enthusiasts to develop their own Altcoin of their desired preferences. This article describes the way in which you can create your own Altcoin in a hassle-free manner.
Filing a tax return electronically reduces errors because the tax software does the math, flags common errors and prompts taxpayers for missing information. Using a reputable tax preparer – including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax professionals – can also help avoid errors. Mistakes can result in a processing delay, which can mean it takes more time to get a refund.
In this bond review, Durig takes a look at a company which serves banks and retailers alike around the globe. Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) has a full service suite of back office services, including software and hardware solutions for both banking and retail industries. With the release of its fourth quarter results, it appears as if the company is making progress towards its goals. A few highlights include:
This review looks at the performance of the Dogs of the Dow Portfoliowhich produces over 4% in dividend income alone, and also examines the benefits the portfolio can provide to income investors.
Performance Highlights
(all performance is reported net of fee, as of 2-10-20)
Though the stocks in Durig’s Dogs of the Dow Portfolio more than likely will change from year to year, the underlying screens used to select them remain the same.
Durig searches for and selects a group of of the highest yielding dividend stocks from the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) which have fallen out of favor (aka the “dogs”) and holds them for one year. Over time, these “dogs” tend to have “more room to run” with respect to their share price.
Time in the market nearly always beats timing the market.
Historically, blue chip dividend stocks have shown themselves to be resilient under downward market pressure, and are thought to offer relative stability in hectic markets as compared to non-dividend paying stocks. Additionally, companies that pay dividends tend to have much stronger fundamentals, such as stable earnings and growth, effective management and stronger financials.
The dividends paid by blue chips can also help to diversify income streams, and because dividends (and earnings) tend to grow over time they typically outpace inflation, preserving the value of your hard earned dollars. These dividends can also help to lessen historical volatility, explained in a recent article:
“During the overall market downturn in 2002, when non dividend-paying stocks fell by an average of 30%, while dividend-paying stocks only declined on average by 10%. Even during the severe 2008 financial crisis that precipitated a sharp fall in stock prices, dividend stocks held up noticeably better than non dividend stocks.”
Less historical volatility equates to a smoother and more comfortable ride for investors.
Durig’s Dogs of the Dow Portfolio can be extremely efficient in a tax advantaged account (such as an IRA) since neither capital gains nor dividends are taxed, allowing your investment to grow tax-free.
Avoid the Crowd
The majority of blue chip investors find themselves in an overly crowded mutual fund structure. While it may seem nice to share gains and losses but in actuality pooled investments are far more muddled, and typically more costly due to high administrative costs, hidden fees, and can create unwanted tax inefficiencies.
Avoid the crowd with a low cost, individually managed Dogs of the Dow account that offers a much cleaner investment environment.
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The Bitcoin cryptocurrency crossed the $10,000 barrier, its highest rate since last October. News sources reported that Bitcoin recorded a rise of 2.6 percent yesterday to reach $10,000, achieving an increase of about 40 percent so far this year. Bitcoin has recorded a rise of 1.2% since 5:00 PM on Friday (EST), to reach $9,863 at 12:00 in New York, according to the cryptocurrency trading platform (Bitstamp), based in Luxembourg.
Modern-day teens receive news from video sharing websites and share thoughts on social networking platforms. According to a study, most of them have Smartphones and they spend more than 4 hours on them daily enjoying games, chatting with friends and doing other things that they like. They are a generation that can never get satisfied with analog items like paper money. They require digital money and for this to be possible, a cryptocurrency platform named Bitsa has started offering a debit card which is topped up with BCH (bitcoin cash) and other cryptos like ZEC, DASH, XRP, LTC, and BTC. Bitsa Young is the Visa however it is not connected to the traditional bank account. Instead, it gets ordered and loaded using a mobile application.
Security Token Offering is the secondary Crowdfunding feature which is becoming increasingly popular in 2020. Since they are proved to bring in the right set of funds & profits for both the investors and startups across the globe!
In particular, Security Token Offerings have their own set of regulations for every set of countries. In order to resolve the spam issues, Security Token Offering has come up with regulations across the globe.
If you are one such person looking to get started with launching your own Security Token Offering in Singapore, this blog provides you with the top 5 solution providers in the crypto market.
The Google Play Store has blocked Bitcoin Blast, a gaming app that allows users to convert points to Bitcoin (BTC). The search giant has yet to provide specific reasons for the removal. The latest move is just one in a long line of Google censorship actions against the cryptocurrency industry.
Andrew Yang is a lawyer, investor and philanthropist, who is running for President to be the Democratic Party nominee. In an interview with Bloomberg on January 29 regarding political issues, he made his intentions known that crypto assets need a standard or uniform rules and guidelines for proper regulation.
Announcing Durig’s latest addition to its portfolio of income solutions, the European Dividend Aristocrats Portfolio. This one of a kind portfolio targets 20 high yielding blue-chip stocks* (the actual securities held in the portfolio are American Depository Receipts and trade just like stocks) listed on various European exchanges for investment and was designed to produce high levels of dividend income and even the potential for growth of income over time. The idea is to invest only in the stocks of companies with a current high dividend and a long history of continuous annual dividend increases. Focusing investment on companies that increase their dividends annually should position the portfolio to consistently capture to the “cream of the crop” of higher dividend companies of a variety of European exchanges.
We are thrilled to introduce the latest addition to Durig’s portfolio of investment solutions, the Dogs of Europe. Designed to capture the high quality dividends of European Blue Chips with the potential to grow income over time, this new portfolio strategy allows investors to participate in European equity trends with the help and support of a registered investment advisor in the United States.
Blockchain in media and entertainment? Wait, wasn’t it associated with cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin? Yes, but it has much more potential than we believe. In the media and entertainment industry, it can assist with not just content, but protect and monetize intellectual property.
Let’s go back and have a brief overview of blockchain. It’s the type of data structure that can create a digital ledger of transactions. This ledger can be shared among a distributed network of computers. The platforms built on blockchain can record and distribute and unchallengeable version of the truth to multiple parties. This could be useful in improving the effectiveness of the value chain in the industry.
This week, Durig’s weekly bond review takes another look at a Canadian company that focuses on children’s content and brands. You may not have heard of WildBrain (formerly DHX Media), but you may know some of its beloved characters, which includes the Peanuts gang, Teletubbies, Inspector Gadget and the Degrassi franchise. WildBrain released its first quarter results for fiscal year 2020 (three months ending September 30, 2019). The company’s wildly successful YouTube Channel, WildBrain Spark, has continued its outstanding growth from the past few quarters. Along with the great news on WildBrain Spark, there were other wins in the quarter as well (see bullets above).
This week, Durig reviews one of the largest publicly traded hospital companies in the United States. Community Health Systems (NYSE:CYH) has spent the past few years paring down its portfolio of hospitals with an eye to retain those locations that are most profitable. The results of these divestitures are starting to be seen and the company has now put up two consecutive quarters of positive growth. In its most recent quarter results, one can see that same-store metrics tell a compelling story, especially in the competitive healthcare sector (see bullets above).
A year-end performance review of Durig’s Portfolio Solutions, designed to help you earn income, covering some of the key benefits that each can provide. The following portfolios will be reviewed in this article:
This review explores the performance of the Dogs of the Dow Portfolio, with nearly 4% in dividend income alone, and considers the many merits of blue chip dividend stocks such as those held in the portfolio.
For this week’s bond review, Durig looks at an issuer that provides services to banks and retailers around the world. Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE:DBD) provides end-to-end services, software and hardware for the banking and retail industries. Diebold has spent all of 2019 implementing its DN Now program, designed to increase efficiencies, decrease costs, and improve margins. With the release of its third quarter results, it appears as if the company is making progress towards these goals (see bullets above).
The crypto world is the wild west of the financial industry. Its history is checkered with implausibly audacious heists, some leading to billions of dollars in losses. The immutable blockchain technology that powers crypto networks lacks centralized control and regulations, and hackers strive to take advantage of this inherent loophole.
For this week’s bond review, Durig looks at a chemical company created by a DuPont spinoff in 2015. Chemours Company (NYSE:CC) is a global leader in the manufacturing of fluoroproducts, chemical solutions, and titanium technologies. It is one of the leading global producers of titanium dioxide (used in paints, coatings, plastics, cosmetics and food), as well as the creator and producer of Opteon™, an award winning environmentally sustainable refrigerant. Highlights from the company’s second quarter results include: (see bullets above).
Many employers today offer retirement plans to their employees, very commonly set up as a 401k plan. These retirement plans can be an excellent way for investors to build their retirement with help from their employer, but there are many pitfalls to be had if the plan administrator does not understand what to watch out for.
This week, Durig takes another look at the number two grocer in the United States. Albertsons has made a significant turnaround in the past few years after its purchase of Safeway stores in early 2015. With its most recent quarterly results, the company has now logged seven consecutive quarters of identical store sales growth. In addition, the company’s online grocery sales grew by 40% year-over-year, a massive win for this traditional brick and mortar retailer. (Other results from its Q2 results, see bullets above)
With the Argentina economy in a tailspin, we’ve seen the second largest one day stock drop combined with a 25% collapse of the Argentinian peso. So where will the good jobs be for the future of Argentina? The unemployment rate was 9.48% in 2018, and that was before the big currency and stock market crash. To make matter worse, the GDP per capita is only $14,401.97.
In this article, Durig explores what it means to be a fiduciary, benefits of working with one, and their fundamental differences from other types of financial professionals.
What is a Fiduciary?
Registered Financial Advisors are fiduciaries, and are held to a much higher and completely different standard of care for their clients than other types of financial professionals. A fiduciary must always act in their clients best interests.
With interest rates continuing to fall and attractive yields becoming increasingly difficult to find, many investors are turning away from conventional fixed income investments such as US Treasuries.
A review and performance recap of Durig’s highly successful Dividend Aristocrats Portfolio that also compares the portfolio to another aristocratic dividend portfolio. The Dividend Aristocrats Portfolio was also designed with income stability in mind, maintaining investment focus on only higher quality blue chip companies known as “Aristocrats.”
(all performance reported net of fee, as of 10-18-19)
Bermuda has become the first country in the world to formally accept tax payments in the USD Coin (USDC) cryptocurrency. According to a press release issued by Circle, the development is part of a new initiative by the government to support USD-based stablecoins. The USDC digital currency is backed by both Circle and Coinbase. One USD Coin has the equivalent value of one dollar.
Hackers are using advanced obfuscation techniques to embed malware in music files. According to Cylance, strains of malware have been found embedded in WAV audio files. They appear uncorrupted and play just fine, although some generate static noise.
Once the files are downloaded or opened, malicious code containing the XMRig Monero CPU miner is executed. The malware is reported to consist of two main components, a Least Significant Bit (LSB) stenography code, and decoders to execute the worm.
A benchmark performance review of Durig’s unique Dogs of the S&P 500 Portfolio that examines the income benefit the portfolio can provide, also exploring some of the achievements the portfolio has had in lifetime performance.
This week, Durig looks at an energy company that is making the transition from its historical focus on natural gas to be more focused on oil production. Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) has been making strides this year to transition towards a more oil focused production portfolio. Chesapeake has already increased oil in its production portfolio from 17% in 2018, to 24% as of the end of the second quarter. The company estimates it will exit 2019 with oil representing 26% of its production. Oil is a higher margin product, so Chesapeake is already seeing the fruit of its decision (see bullet points above).
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has asked the Telegram Group to halt the sale of its Gram cryptocurrency. According to a press release published by the agency, a temporary restraining order has been obtained to stop the firm and its subsidiaries from going ahead with the event.
MasterCard, Visa, eBay, Mercado Pago, and Stripe have pulled out of the Libra Association. The news comes barely a week after PayPal announced that it would forgo participation. The Libra panel was initially made up of 28 companies, each set to control a network node.
Increased regulatory scrutiny has dogged the Libra project since its inception and so the future of the project seems bleak at the moment. U.S. regulators, in particular, fear that Facebook will become too powerful if allowed to handle user funds across the world. There is also trepidation among major economies such as India which are looking to ban cryptocurrencies altogether. At the heart of Libra woes lie major data privacy concerns.
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