Feeling Dizzy? Do this...

For any investor struggling with analysis paralysis, dividend aristocrats are an easy choice. But most folks don’t want to buy a dozen stocks and keep track of them all. That's why I recommend ETFs to anyone who wants to grow their money easily and efficiently. Here are three solid choices... For any investor struggling with analysis paralysis, dividend aristocrats are an easy choice. But most folks don’t want to buy a dozen stocks and keep track of them all. That's why I recommend ETFs to anyone who wants to grow their money easily and efficiently. Here are three solid choices... [Outsider Club logo] Feeling Dizzy? Do this... [Jimmy Mengel Photo] By [Jimmy Mengel]( Written Apr 08, 2021 Anxiety is the dizziness of freedom. — Søren Kierkegaard I've come to the point in my life where I am really starting to question my own existence... What am I doing here? Why do I do the things I do? What is the meaning of this absurd journey we call life? Maybe it's because I am getting older. Maybe it's because I'm raising children. Or maybe I'm suffering from the existential angst that we all have to face at some point in our lives. Now, I'm not here to give you a philosophical lecture — far from it. I am in no position to do so, as I am more confused about life every waking hour (which is in and of itself a philosophical topic for another day). Investing-wise, however, I know exactly what works and why. Move Your Money BEFORE April 30th Dear Reader, Joe Biden isn't wasting any time. And if you're over the age of 50... [His actions before April 30th could affect your wealth for the next decade.]( Congress just passed Biden's $1.9 trillion "American Rescue Plan" — one of the biggest stimulus bills in modern history. Millions of Americans are getting ready for another round of checks. What they don't know is that this one divisive piece of legislation could help trigger [the most dramatic financial event in 20 years.]( And that they next few weeks could determine who becomes very wealthy in 2021 — and who gets left behind. Today, one finance Ph.D. and former hedge fund manager is stepping forward to make sure regular Americans aren't blindsided. He just announced to his 500,000 followers: "Everyone's talking about when they'll get their checks. But no one understands the REAL economic consequence of the American Rescue Plan — and what it could mean for your money as early as April 30th. It all comes down to knowing what's coming, so you can position yourself before Biden's first 100 days are up." I recently sat down with Dr. Sjuggerud to get the real story about what's headed for our country's financial system and how to position yourself before it arrives. Including the #1 stock to buy before the next round of stimulus hits our economy. (You'll get the name and ticker symbol, completely free.) To watch our free interview, before April 30th — [click here.]( Regards, Kelly Brown Managing Director, Stansberry Research P.S. This message is spreading quickly — 3 million people have already seen it. To watch and learn how to take action before it's too late, [click here while the video is still available.]( You see, there is a very important lesson to be learned about investing from the trials and tribulations about our everyday decisions. If you allow all of these dizzying thoughts to completely consume your thinking, you'll never even get to the point where you can make any decisions at all, much less live a fulfilling life. That is the definition of analysis paralysis. Here’s how the experts explain it... Analysis paralysis is an anti-pattern, the state of over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome. A decision can be treated as over-complicated, with too many detailed options, so that a choice is never made, rather than try something and change if a major problem arises. A person might be seeking the optimal or “perfect” solution upfront, and fear making any decision which could lead to erroneous results, while on the way to a better solution. Søren Kierkegaard — the Danish philosopher responsible for the above concept, and overall mind-bending existentialist — believed that we really cannot know our true selves until we stop all of that internal chatter and actually act on our thoughts. That means taking action and actually doing something... Actions speak louder than words, as it were. I often get questions from [my Crow's Nest readers]( that hit at this very phenomenon. Many readers have never invested before. Others have, and were burned by the market. Others still have invested for decades, yet still can't quite put their finger on exactly what they should be investing in and why. There are so many options out there: thousands of stocks, boatloads of mutual funds, CDs, treasuries, IRAs, precious metals... Now we're subjected to mind-boggling investments like cryptos, SPACs, and NFTs. I don't blame anyone for being confused or overwhelmed. I get it. Here's a variation of a Kierkegaard quote that I shared with one anxious reader who just wanted a simple answer for getting started... Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. One of the biggest caveats in investing is "past results do not guarantee future performance." I would like to respectfully disagree... My favorite investment banks on the opposite of this axiom. I believe that past results are pretty much the most rock-solid way to determine investments for the future. You see, I have a love of “dividend aristocrats” — stocks that have raised their dividend consistently for at least 25 years running. I dedicate a lot of my portfolio to these stocks — and for good reason. They are ironclad investments in times of uncertainty in the market. Dividend-paying stocks are the major sources of income for investors when returns from the equity market are either low or negative. Dividend-focused stocks are safe not only because you still get dividend checks whether the market goes up or down, but also the sheer stability of dividend aristocrat companies makes them far more immune to the large swings in stock prices. It makes for an easy decision for any investor struggling with analysis paralysis. The most common concern folks have is that they do not want to buy a dozen stocks and keep track of them all. I can totally relate. Managing a large portfolio is a very in-depth and time-consuming process. That's why I recommend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to anyone who wants to grow their money as easily and efficiently as possible. For those who just want an ETF to track growing dividend aristocrats, here are three solid choices to make your life a lot easier... [Tesla Is Dead. Elon Musk Is Ruined.]( Thanks to a new discovery — known as “Blue Gas” — electric car companies like Tesla are about to go down in flames. “Blue Gas” is 100% emission-free, can propel vehicles hundreds of miles, and allows cars to fully charge in just minutes. And the tiny company behind it is primed to absolutely shatter any gains ever paid out by Tesla. [Click here before this stock explodes in the coming months](. ProShares S&P 500 Aristocrats ETF (BATS: NOBL) This ETF provides exposure to 50 companies that raised dividend payments annually for at least 25 years by tracking the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats. The index contains a minimum of 40 stocks, which are pretty equally weighted. Consumer staples is the top sector, accounting for one-fourth of the portfolio while industrials, health care, consumer discretionary, and financials round off the next three spots. The fund has $7.3 billion in assets and an expense ratio of 0.35%. It's returned 67% in the last five years, not including dividends. It has an annual dividend yield of around 2%. Its top ten holdings include dividend stalwarts like Otis Worldwide Group (NYSE: OTIS), Abbott Labs (NYSE: ABT), and Walgreens Boots Alliance (NASDAQ: WBA). ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (BATS: SMDV) This is a more recent fund — it debuted in February 2015 — and it is currently managing around $820 million in net assets. It follows the Russell 2000 Dividend Growth Index and offers exposure to 56 Russell 2000 companies that have increased dividends every year for at least 10 consecutive years. Not quite aristocrat material, but these companies may get there if they keep up their current rate. The index contains a minimum of 40 stocks, which are also about equally weighted. Financial services lead the fund’s portfolio with 25% of holdings, followed by 20% exposure each in utilities and industrials. There is a 0.41% expense ratio. The fund gained 64% since its debut and yields around 2% in annual dividends. Its top holdings are pretty equally rated (and a little more fun). They include PetMed Express (NASDAQ: PETS), Tootsie Roll Industries (NYSE: TR), and WD-40 Co. (NASDAQ: WDFC). [20-Cent Tech Stock Stops COVID-19 Outbreaks BEFORE They Happen]( Big Pharma is in a $100 billion race to roll out vaccines... But one tiny tech stock just beat them all to the punch, marking an end to COVID-19. It owns 100 patents on an instant COVID-detecting technology that stops outbreaks BEFORE they happen. Which is why it’s rolling out everywhere. As the Washington Post reports, “In the weeks to come, this will be not only at airports and arenas but workplaces, schools, housing complexes and anywhere else Americans gather en masse.” The company behind this only trades for $0.20, but that won’t last much longer... [Click here for the full story.]( SPDR S&P Dividend ETF (NYSE: SDY) This is one of the most popular dividend ETFs out there, and it has more holdings than any other I mentioned above — by far. It holds net assets of $17.14 billion. SDY provides exposure to U.S. stocks that have been consistently increasing their dividends every year for at least 25 years. They do this by tracking the S&P High Yield Dividend Aristocrats Index. Sector wise, financial stocks lead with 18.72%. Industrials, utilities, and consumer defensives make up a nice balance for the portfolio with double-digit allocations each. They count heavyweights like Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM), AT&T (NYSE:T), and People's United Financial (NASDAQ: PBCT) among them. It currently yields 2.73% in annual dividends. SDY has outperformed all of the rest with an impressive 100% return over the past five years. Any of these ETFs are solid investments for the future... So there you have it: three easy ways to build an immediate dividend portfolio. Now it's up to you whether you'd like to get your investments started. As they say, the best time to invest was yesterday; the second best is today. Now, let me leave you with one last Kierkegaard quote. The most painful state of being is remembering the future, particularly the one you'll never have. So tame the voices in your head. Crush the dizziness of freedom. [Get started today.]( Make sure your future is something you will not regret. 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