myICLUB Blog

 
The Copycat Trap in Dividend Investing
June 10, 2026

Coping with (or avoiding altogether) companies that have sub-optimal dividend policies.

Sell-Off Snaps S&P 500 Streak: Weekly Market Review Ending June 6, 2026
June 6, 2026

Friday's sharp technology rout ended a historic weekly winning streak for equities.

Dividend Focus Stock: Essential Energy & Regulated Returns Fuel a Lasting Dividend
June 5, 2026

The company has increased its dividend annually for 13 years, and datacenter demand could fuel still more raises.

The Playbook of Wartime Defense Spending
June 3, 2026

SCI editor Doug Gerlach reviews what history tells us about stock-picking in times of military conflict.

The Trillion-Dollar Question: Will AI Demand Ever Justify the Hype?
June 1, 2026

Is it possible to question the AI trade without being labeled a dinosaur?

Tech Drives New Market Highs: Weekly Market Review Ending May 29, 2026
May 29, 2026

SCI editor Doug Gerlach makes sense of the market for the week just ended.

AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Doug Gerlach, May 2026
May 27, 2026

Watch this recording from Doug Gerlach's livestream answering subscriber questions.

Is the AI Trade a Genius Move—or a Multi-Trillion-Dollar Trap?
May 26, 2026

Wall Street is playing a dangerous game. Here's what soaring tech is hiding about inflation, bonds, & your portfolio.

Large-Cap Resilience Outpaces Small-Caps: Weekly Market Review Ending May 22, 2026
May 23, 2026

SCI editor Doug Gerlach makes sense of the market for the week just ended.

New Member Quick Start Guide for myICLUB.com
May 21, 2026

We've created a new resource for new members who are joining your myICLUB.com investment club.

myICLUB.com Treasurer Quick Start Guide
May 21, 2026

Are you a new myICLUB.com investment club treasurer? This free guide is for you!

What to Do When Your Dividend Stock Zips Ahead
May 18, 2026

How to decide whether to hold or reinvest after a big run-up.

Dividend Focus Stock: An Asset Manager with an Impressive Shareholder Payout Policy
May 15, 2026

The company is a manager that grows with the markets and pays out a dividend investor-friendly 80% of profits.

Small-Caps Stand Tall: Weekly Market Review Ending May 15, 2026
May 15, 2026

SCI editor Doug Gerlach makes sense of the market for the week just ended.

What Dividend Investors Need to Know for May 2026
May 12, 2026

While the labor market remains near full employment, $100-a-barrel oil threatens to dampen disposable income and corporate margins.

Chipping Away at Small Company Stock Opportunities
May 9, 2026

Small-caps continue their ascendancy. Where are the buys?

Oil Price Shocks Challenge the Fed’s Path Toward Inflation Targets
May 8, 2026

But companies with durable growth will overcome near-term headwinds.

Dividend Informer Update: April 2026
May 6, 2026

April saw the broader market recover from March lows, with mixed performance across sectors.

Dividend Focus Stock: A Strong Southern Bank
April 28, 2026

The company is a strong, yieldy bank in the fast-growing southeast U.S.

Should Your Investment Club Own Exchange Traded Funds?
April 20, 2026

Here's what clubs need to know about holding ETFs in their portfolios.

What Dividend Investors Should Know Right Now
April 17, 2026

Here are the key viewpoints that illuminate current market conditions.

Updated Benchmarks for myICLUB Performance Report
April 16, 2026

We have enhanced our tool for measuring how well your club's portfolio has been performing.

Our Dividend Informer Picks Are Thriving in Q1 2026
April 14, 2026

When the market gets choppy, a lowered-volatility approach can deliver benefits.

Should Your Investment Club Invest in Gold?
April 12, 2026

Here's what clubs need to know about investing in precious metals and mining company stocks.

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