Stocks Going Ex Dividend in April 2022

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

Many traders and investors use the stock trading technique called ‘Buying Dividends,’ also commonly referred to as ‘Dividend Capture.’ This is the strategy of buying stocks before the ex dividend date and selling the stock shortly after the ex date at about the same price, yet still being entitled to the dividend.

This technique generally works in bull markets and flat or choppy markets, but you need to avoid the strategy during bear markets. In order to be entitled to the dividend, you have to buy the stock before the ex-dividend date, and you can’t sell the stock until after the ex date.

The actual dividend may not be paid for another few weeks. WallStreetNewsNetwork.com has compiled a downloadable and sortable list of the stocks going ex dividend in the near future. The list contains many dividend paying companies, lots with market caps over $500 million, and some with yields over 2%. Here are a few examples showing the stock symbol, the ex-dividend date, the periodic dividend amount.

Company / Symbol	Ex Dividend Date	Periodic Amt.	Yield
Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL)	4/1/2022	0.09	1.17%
Dollar General Corporation (DG)	4/4/2022	0.55	0.96%
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)	4/5/2022	0.66	1.87%
Oracle Corporation (ORCL)	4/7/2022	0.32	1.52%
WD-40 Company (WDFC)	4/13/2022	0.78	1.68%
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW)	4/19/2022	0.80	1.46%
CVS Health Corporation (CVS)	4/21/2022	0.55	2.10%
Clorox Company (CLX)	4/26/2022	1.16	3.32%
Hasbro, Inc. (HAS)	4/29/2022	0.70	3.24%

The additional ex-dividend stocks can be found HERE . (If you have been to the page before, and the latest link doesn’t show up, you may have to empty your cache.) If you like dividend stocks, you should check out some of the other high yield stock lists at WSTNN.com HERE .

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Ex-dividend date: the day on which if you buy the stock, you would not be entitled to that particular dividend; or the first day on which a shareholder can sell the shares and still be entitled to the dividend.

Record date: the day when you must be on the company’s books as a shareholder to receive the dividend. The ex-dividend date is normally set for stocks at two business days before the record date.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links are on this page.

Wine May Reduce Diabetes Risk: Top Wine Stocks

by Fred Fuld III

According to research presented at a recent American Heart Association conference, consuming wine may reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes. It helps with glucose metabolism, especially when consumed during meals. Over 300,000 people were studied over the last ten years.

For investors, there are ways to participate in the wine industry without having to buy your own winery. Some of the big companies, such as Brown Forman (BF-B) and Constellation Brands (STZ), produce wine as a small part of their business.

But there are more pure plays. Here are some examples.

Willamette Valley Vineyards (WVVI), with a very low $50 million market capitalization, produces Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Rose, Methode Champenoise Brut, and Riesling branded wines. The stock trades at 36 times earnings. Earnings per share growth this year is 53.5%.

The Duckhorn Portfolio (NAPA), with a $2.2 billion market cap, is a Saint Helena, California winery that produces various brands of wine including Duckhorn Vineyards, Decoy, Kosta Browne, Goldeneye, Paraduxx, Calera, Migration, Canvasback, Greenwing, and Postmark. The stock has a trailing price to earnings ratio 38.5 and a forward P/E ratio of 27. Earnings per share growth this year is 86%.

Vintage Wine Estates (VWE), based in Incline Village, Nevada, produces various wines including Laetitia Vineyard and Winery, Swanson Vineyards, Kunde Family Winery, Viansa, and B.R. Cohn Winery brands. The stock has a market cap of $568 million. The stock has a sky high trailing P/E ratio of 92.5, but fortunately has a very reasonable forward P/E of 18.8. Earnings per share growth this year is 128%.

These full bodied stocks have a nice sweetness with the possibility of an excellent finish.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time it was written.

Top Entertainment Industry Stocks

by Fred Fuld III

The Oscars Are Coming, The Oscars Are Coming!

In just a couple of days, the 2022 Academy Awards will be taking place. In spite of the pandemic’s affect on the production of new content, the demand for entertainment has increased dramatically.

Companies involved in the entertainment industry can benefit from the clamor for videos, movies, TV shows, podcasts, music, and much more.

If you are looking for more conservative investments that pay a dividend, there are several entertainment-related stocks that fit the bill (no pun intended).

Comcast (CMCSA) is the huge communications and entertainment conglomerate with a market capitalization of $210 billion. The stock has a very favorable price to earning ratio of 15 and a forward P/E ratio of less than 12. Earnings per share growth this year is 33.5%, and the price to earnings growth ratio is an excellent 1.08 (remember: the lower the number the better). As for the dividend, the company pas a dollar a share per year which works out to a 2.14% yield.

Dolby Laboratories (DLB), the leader in audio technology with extensive ties to the entertainment industry, has a market cap of $7.6 billion. Although the stock currently trades at 31 times trailing earnings, the forward P/E is only 18. Earnings per share growth this year is 31.9%. Dolby also pays a dollar per year dividend, giving a 1.32% yield.

Paramount Global (PARA) is the large media and entertainment company, which has a market cap of $24.6 billion. The P/E ratio is an extremely favorable 5.8, and the forward P/E is 16. Earning per share for this year skyrocketed by 77.5%. The yield is a fairly high 2.53%.

Warner Music (WMG) is a global music entertainment company with a market cap of $19 billion. The trailing P/E is approaching nosebleed levels at 50, but fortunately, the forward P/E is a more reasonable 28.5. Plus earnings per share for this year is 162.7%. It pays a decent yield of 1.7%.

Maybe one of these companies can enhance your portfolio in addition to entertaining you.

Disclosure: Author didn’t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Historic First: REIT Accepts Cryptocurrency For Share Purchase

NOYACK Logistics Income (NLI) Becomes First Real Estate Investment Trust To AcceptCryptocurrency via Partnership with BitPay

Innovative real estate investment trust is the first to accept cryptocurrency for share purchase.

NOYACK Logistics Income (NLI), a REIT investing in supply chain real estate sponsored by NOYACK Capital, is now accepting cryptocurrency payments for shares via a partnership with BitPay. NLI becomes the first REIT in history to accept cryptocurrency, enabling investors to fund their commitment with Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Dogecoin (DOGE), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) and five USD-pegged stablecoins (BUSD, DAI, GUSD, USDC, and USDP).

BitPay is a leading crypto payment service provider, allowing buyers to use the wallet and coin of their choice. NLI is the first REIT to partner with their platform, and one of the first alternative investment offerings enabling investors to convert digital cryptocurrency into ownership of a hard asset.

“Alternative investment firms and REITs have not embraced cryptocurrency and we are changing that narrative. We see it as an essential way to connect with today’s investors who include investment real estate and cryptocurrency in their retirement accounts such as Roth IRAs and 401(k)s,” observes CJ Follini, managing principal of NOYACK Capital. “For any investor looking to redeploy crypto gains into dividend-producing investments, our partnership with BitPay makes it a reality and a seamless transaction.”

NOYACK’s BitPay payment integration marks a pioneering initiative for structured commercial real estate investment. The partnership makes investing in NLI with cryptocurrency as seamless as funding share purchases with traditional currency. Investors are free to use cryptocurrency to acquire shares, and to divide investment between crypto and traditional currency as desired at the time of funding. To invest with crypto, buyers simply select their preferred wallet or exchange, choose a cryptocurrency, and either scan a QR code or manually enter payment details into their wallet. Another first is the ability to invest in private commercial real estate on a mobile device.

“We see more transactions from investors asking to move cryptocurrency allocation into physical asset ownership structures like real estate. We see the future of financial transactions on the blockchain and this is another example of moving crypto mainstream with bridges to traditional financial services. For NOYACK to offer NOYACK Logistics Income REIT investors the option to transact in crypto puts them at the forefront of alternative investment management,” said Stephen Pair, CEO of BitPay. “The market potential for crypto adoption bridging into the physical world is huge, with $55 Billion as the estimated value of purchases and investments consumers will make using cryptocurrency in the next 12 months.”

NLI offers the first ever bridge from cryptocurrency into the alternative investment ecosystem, which legacy firms like Blackstone, Apollo and KKR do not provide. NLI is focused on four key commercial real estate asset classes: life sciences, temperature-controlled and dry storage warehouses, healthcare facilities and mobility hubs (a newly defined property type that merges structured parking with amenities such as driverless car portals and electric vehicle charging, package lockers, ghost kitchens, and grocery cold storage). Targeted assets will be selected utilizing NOYACK’s proprietary analytics and market research to identify properties serving emerging needs for climate-controlled storage, autonomous vehicle infrastructure, same-day delivery and other rapidly evolving logistics-related uses.

DIAMOND HANDS: THE LEGEND OF WALLSTREETBETS

MSNBC Films and NBC News Studios will premiere “Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets”

on MSNBC Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET and will be available to stream this spring on Peacock

The Broadcast Debut Follows the Global Premiere at SXSW Festival

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DIAMOND HANDS: THE LEGEND OF WALLSTREETBETS

https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/watch/diamond-hands-the-legend-of-wallstreetbets-teaser-135194693826

“Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets”, directed by Zack Canepari and Drea Cooper, gives an edgy, inside look at the GameStop downfall and features a number of analysts and investors like Mike Novogratz and Andrew Left; and retail investors Jeff Amazon, Sir Jackalot and Alisha Woods, all who help connect the dots for the events that played a major role in the craze that rocked the stock market a year ago.

Directed by Zack Canepari & Drea Cooper, Executive Produced by Amanda Spain (VP, Longform Acquisitions MSNBC)

MSNBC Films and NBC News Studios will premiere “Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets,” on MSNBC Sunday, April 10 at 10:00 p.m. ET, following the global premiere at SXSW on March 13.

Diamond Hands was coined by traders within the social media community of Reddit’s r/WallStreetBets. On this subreddit, where users post stock and option trading, the term caught on specifically when r/WallStreetBets initiated a short squeeze on GameStop last January. Directed by Zack Canepari and Drea Cooper, the doc features a number of analysts and investors like Mike Novogratz, Andrew Left and retail investor Alisha Woods and Reddit users who go by “Jeff Amazon” and “Sir Jackalot.” They all help connect the dots for the events that played a major role in the craze that rocked the stock market a year ago. “Diamond Hands” is produced by NBC News Studios and ZCDC Films. The film is set to stream later this Spring on Peacock.

The documentary explores the collective jaw-drop when GameStop shares soared 1700% in January 2021. Major hedge funds and other investors were so sure that the 90s-era, mall-based retailer was doomed that the size of the bet against the company was 140 percent the size of the company itself. r/WallStreetBets became so much more than a subreddit where participants discussed stock and option trading, quickly becoming notable for its aggressive trading strategies, colorful and profane jargon. r/WallStreetBets turned into a subculture with its own language, its own moral compass and a value system that thrives on gamesmanship and sowing chaos at every turn.

“This film and its subjects are irreverent, witty and at the same time incredibly informative. This film gives a front row seat to the younger generations’ world view and their attempt to change financial institutions they feel were never meant for them,” said Amanda Spain, VP of Longform Acquisitions, MSNBC Films. “I am inspired by their willingness to hold up their middle finger to the status quo and their relentless fight to change the system.”

“The decision to make “Diamond Hands” was an easy “bet” for us,” said Liz Cole, president of NBC News Studios. “While most people followed the wild ride of GameStop’s stock a year ago, this film explores the fascinating human stories behind those headlines and gets at the generational frustration that led so many people to rebel against the system. Zack and Drea were dream partners in crafting the distinct tone of this film, and we’re thrilled to show it to the world at South by Southwest next month on MSNBC in April and later on Peacock.”

MSNBC recently revitalized its long form programming under the banner MSNBC Films led by Amanda Spain, Vice President, Longform Acquisition. In 2021, MSNBC Films’ broadcast premiere of Memory Box: Echoes of 9/11, a co-production of Yard 44 and NBC News Studios production, drew more viewers than any other 9/11 documentaries in September 2021. MSNBC Films also acquired acclaimed French artist JR’s Paper & Glue and the short documentary, Seth Freed Wessler’s “The Facility,” which was on the 2022 Oscar shortlist. Most recently, MSNBC Films aired “Love & The Constitution,” about representative Jamie Raskin, which premiered on MSNBC February 6th.

“Diamond Hands: The Legend of WallStreetBets” is an NBC News Studios & ZCDC production, Produced and Directed by Zack Canepari and Drea Cooper; Produced by Gary Kout and Myles Estey, Molly O’Brien; Co-Produced by Erica Fink; Consulting Producer Stephanie Ruhle, Associate Producer Nick McElroy; Edited by Carter Gunn, Drea Cooper, Sebastian Hernandez; Director of Photography Megan Stacey;’ Composer Matt Joynt. Executive Produced for MSNBC Films by Rashida Jones and Amanda Spain. Executive Produced for NBC News Studios by Elizabeth Fischer, Molly O’Brien, Andy Berg, Liz Cole and Noah Oppenheim.

Top Carbon Capture Stocks

by Fred Fuld III

Did you know that there is a company near Reykjavik, Iceland, that has a facility can capture 4,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide every year?

The company is Climeworks, founded in May of 2017. The company’s plant captures carbon out of the air, then water is mixed with the carbon dioxide, pumped into the earth, and it turns to rock. Unfortunately for investors, it is privately held so you can’t invest in it yet.

However, there are several publicly traded stocks involved in the business of capturing carbon.

Carbon Capture Pure Plays

Aker Carbon Capture ASA (AKCCF) is a pure play in the carbon capture industry. This Norway based company provides carbon capture products, technology, and solutions. The stock has a $1.348 billion market capitalization. It is currently generating negative earnings. The company was founded in 2020.

Delta CleanTech Inc. (DCTIF) is a Calgary, Alberta, Canada based company that was one of the first involved in capturing carbon. The stock has a $6.388 million market capitalization and is currently generating negative earnings. The company was also founded in 2020.

Big Companies Participating in Carbon Capture in a Small Way

There are several large companies operating in the energy field that have divisions involved in carbon capture. They include Equinor (EQNR), NRG Energy (NRG), Shell (SHEL), Chevron (CVX), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), and Schlumberger (SLB).

Carbon Capture ETFs

If you want more diversification in the area of carbon capture stocks, you might want to consider carbon capture Exchange Traded Funds. There are a few to choose from:

KraneShares Global Carbon (KRBN)
ArcLight Clean Transition Corp. II (ACTD)
VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG)
iShares MSCI ACWI Low Carbon Target ETF (CRBN)

Hopefully you can clean up with one of these carbon capture companies.

Disclosure: Author didn’t;t own any of the above at the time the article was written.

Items Hit the Worst by Inflation

by Fred Fuld III

I’m sure you have noticed prices increasing, not just at the pump. But do you know what items have had the biggest price increases?

The following is a list of items with the biggest price increases according the the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. These are the ones with a price boost of greater than 20%. year-over-year.

Fuel oil	43.6%
Gasoline, unleaded regular	38.7%
Gasoline, unleaded midgrade	35.6%
Gasoline, unleaded premium	33.3%
Other motor fuels	40.5%
Utility (piped) gas service	23.8%
Used cars and trucks	41.2%
Lodging away from home	25.1%
Other lodging away including hotels and motels	29%
Car and truck rental	24.3%
Admission to sporting events	20.9%
Private transportation	22.1%
New and used motor vehicles	23.5%

You will notice that average prices of used cars and trucks is up an incredible 41.2%. Admission to sporting events was up “only” 20.9%.

Hang on. These increases are only the beginning.

By the way, the picture shown with this article is way out of date. It is from four months ago. Prices in California are much higher now.

Top Inflation Hedge Gold Mining Stocks

by Fred Fuld III

It was just back in September when I wrote the article Top Gold Mining Stocks, almost six months to the day. In the article, I listed seven gold mining companies. The following shows the returns for those stocks.

Stock	Symbol	9/13/22	3/10/22	Gain/Loss
AngloGold Ashanti Limited	AU	15.5	25.73	66%
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc	CMCL	12.36	13.49	9%
DRDGOLD Limited	DRD	9.15	10.14	11%
Gold Fields Limited	GFI	8.64	16.69	93%
Harmony Gold Mining Company	HMY	3.28	5.41	65%
Kinross Gold Corporation	KGC	5.75	5.66	-2%
Sibanye Stillwater Limited	SBSW	13.61	18.32	35%
AVERAGE				40%

As you can see, there was only one loser in the bunch, Kinross Gold (KGC) which was down 2%. However, all the others were up substantially. One, Gold Fields (GFT), almost doubled. The overall average return was 40%; not too shabby for a six month period.

Gold an Inflation Hedge & Recession Hedge?

Some studies have shown that gold may not track inflation during short time frames, but over long periods of time, gold has been considered an inflation hedge and a hedge against a downturn in the economy.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, “gold prices can act as an indicator of the health of the economy. A rise in the price of gold may be a signal that the economy is struggling. As a result, in times of either a crisis or inflation, many investors turn to gold to protect their principal. By contrast, in times of economic stability, investors are more likely to turn to more speculative investments, such as stocks, bonds, and real estate. During these times, the price for gold often declines.”

(What is surprising about this statement is that stocks, bonds, and real estate are considered “speculative investments”. Does that make gold a “safe investment”?)

Top Gold Mining Stocks

So now that gold has started to move up, and recently broke the $2000 an ounce price barrier, what gold mining stocks have solid ratios now.

There are currently four gold mining companies that have trailing price to earnings ratios of less than 25, forward price to earnings ratios of less than 25, and yields above 2%. You will notice that only one stock from the old list, Agnico, made the cut for the new list.

Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM)

Agnico Eagle is a Canadian based mining company with mines in Canada, Sweden, and Finland. The stock has a trailing P/E ratio of 23.3, a forward P/E ratio of 24.33, and pays a yield of 2.28%. Annual earnings per share growth for the last five years is 79%.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited (AU)

AngloGold, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has mines in Africa, North America, South America, and Australia. The stock trades at 16.9 times trailing earnings and 12 times forward earnings. The dividend payout rate is 2.11%. Annual earnings per share growth for the last five years is 97%.

B2Gold Corp. (BTG)

The Canada based company, B2Gold, has three operating mines in Mali, the Philippines, and Namibia. The stock has a very favorable P/E ratio of 10.7 and forward P/E of 10.4. Even the price to earnings growth ratio is a commendable 0.53. Annual earnings per share growth for the last five years is 33%.

Sibanye Stillwater Limited (SBSW)

Sibanye is a South African company that has mines in South Africa, the United States, Zimbabwe, Canada, and Argentina. The stock has an excellent price to earnings ratio of 6.2, with a forward P/E of 12.2. Annual earnings per share growth for the last five years is 41%.

Maybe one of these mining stocks can provide your portfolio with a pot of gold.

Disclosure: Author owns BTG

Stocks Going Ex Dividend in March 2022

The following is a short list of some of the many stocks going ex dividend during the next month.

Company / Symbol	Ex Dividend Date	Periodic Amt.	Yield
Dominion Energy, Inc. (D)	3/3/2022	0.668	3.36%
Nike, Inc. (NKE)	3/4/2022	0.305	0.85%
Wendy’s Company (WEN)	3/4/2022	0.125	2.20%
H&R Block, Inc. (HRB)	3/7/2022	0.27	4.35%
HP Inc. (HPQ)	3/8/2022	0.25	2.91%
Home Depot, Inc. (HD)	3/9/2022	1.90	2.41%
The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)	3/10/2022	0.40	4.14%
Macy’s Inc (M)	3/14/2022	0.157	2.43%
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (CP)	3/24/2022	0.149	0.85%
Portland General Electric (POR)	3/24/2022	0.43	3.43%
ConocoPhillips (COP)	3/30/2022	0.30	1.50%
Xerox Holdings Corporation (XRX)	3/30/2022	0.25	5.07%

Dividend definitions:

Declaration date: the day that the company declares that there is going to be an upcoming dividend.

Payment date: the day on which the dividend payment is actually made, which can be as long at two months after the ex date.

Don’t forget to reconfirm the ex-dividend date with the company before implementing this technique.

Disclosure: Author did not own any of the above at the time the article was written; affiliate links are on this page.