How dividends are taxed, understanding wash-sale rules, and more.

For example, the iShares Select Dividend ETF ( DVY 0.57%) is a popular fund with over $20 billion in net assets, thanks largely to its 3.7% yield. But at the end of the day, this iShares ETF may not ...

Schwab and Interactive Brokers offer a range of account types, though the exact ones depend a lot on the broker. Schwab’s range of accounts is more appealing for a general investor, while Interactive ...

Thanks to the widespread availability of fractional shares, you don't need a lot of upfront cash to get started with ...

For example, if you invest $1,000 in a stock ETF today, and your investment climbs to $5,000 in retirement thanks to the ...

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF and Fidelity High Dividend Yield ETF both offer fat payouts. The Schwab ETF has increased its dividend by more than 160% over the past decade. Fidelity's ETF has ...

The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF’s (SCHD) Q2 dividend cut ought to be a minor setback against its 11.5% average annual dividend growth since 2011, reassuring investors of its income reliability.

The Board of Directors of Herzfeld Credit Income Fund ( NASDAQ: HERZ) approved significant amendments to its dividend reinvestment plan, effective 30 days after shareholders are formally notified. The ...

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (NYSEMKT: SCHD) is a simple way to invest in reliable, high-quality dividend stocks. A roughly 4% yield and a unique stock selection process seal the deal when it ...

The Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF has a roughly 4% yield today. The exchange-traded fund has a fairly complex stock selection process. It has offered a growing income stream and capital ...

If you own stocks or funds, many of your holdings likely pay dividends. When you initially set up a brokerage account, you’ll be prompted to make a reinvestment election, but after that, you ...