Analysts at Jefferies see ripe conditions for another stock-market rally, but they also have a warning for investors.

Thanks to a bull market in stocks that has stretched deep into its second year, stocks have trounced bonds since March 2020, when the relentless climb began. As of early October, the S&P 500 index ...

For 2021, we’re looking for returns ... A more diversified portfolio might hold dividend-paying stocks, real estate investment trusts, convertible bonds and emerging-markets debt, she says.

The yield provided by dividend-paying stocks is ... build a dividend portfolio as the new year approaches should keep a few points in mind: Sectors that could perform well in 2021.

Brett uses “second-level thinking” to find dividend stocks to buy. Big yields can make a big difference. A 3% payout on a million-dollar portfolio is $30,000 per year in dividends. That’s ni ...

Hold 20-30 stocks for effective diversification and reduced investment risk. Consider ETFs to simplify managing a diversified portfolio. Adjust stock quantity based on research capacity ...