Rediscover the Value of Yields in Tough Markets SHP Financial

For decades, the name of the personal finances game has been an asset or equity growth. High-growth tech stocks grew to dominate the market, some of which have grown to be among the largest companies in the world. And if you owned stock in those companies while they made their meteoric rise, your overall wealth may have ballooned in the process. But how safe do you feel with your wealth in those stocks during a recession? Would you feel comfortable with a 5% drop right now? A 10% drop? Maybe even more? If such a drop is a significant setback, ask yourself if your assets alone can reliably pay the bills.

Ask Your Money a New Question When Recession Comes Around

If your retirement accounts have been invested in the general stock markets for the past decade, you’ve likely gotten used to the idea that equities in high-growth sectors grow at faster rates than lower-growth value equities. Dividends and their percentage yields have been so low that the consistent double-digit growth usually dwarfed any benefit from a small, diminishing yield percentage.

But now, the tides have turned in the markets and we’re headed for a recession. To protect your portfolio, it’s time to rediscover the value of yields and compounding interest rates. Firstly, when it comes to yielding stocks, don’t think about general stock charts or average year-over-year growth. Those charts don’t show your gains from compounding interest!

What Does Compounding Interest Look Like?

Compounding interest goes like this: $100 invested into an asset with a 10% interest/dividend rate becomes $110 at the end of the period. Then, $110 becomes $121 if reinvested, etc. But the stock chart doesn’t show that! All you’ll see is a note indicating the dividend yield along with a stock chart that likely shows modest gains of, let’s say, 2% in this example.

But remember to think about this: If you add your dividend percentage to the stock price at the end of each annual payment period, you’ll uncover the true growth of your investment. In other words, which of these provides the greatest return; 2% of 100, 2% of 110, or 2% of 121? If you apply compounding interest to even a modest growth rate in equity value, you could see even greater exponential gains.

In addition, stable, yield-generating assets often don’t see declines as steep as high-growth stocks, helping maintain your asset value during downturns. However, not all yield-paying assets carry the same risk level.

Look Out for Yield Traps

There are some yielding assets available to you that provide double-digit dividend yields but, in turn, see even steeper equity declines on a consistent basis. This type of investment is known as a yield trap because you end up losing money altogether, even with such a high dividend yield.

Another type of yield trap may come in the form of a stock whose previous dividend payments are abnormally high and irregular, showing a higher percentage than what is realistic in the future. Check dividend history and payment reliability and consistency of each dividend payment before investing in a high-paying dividend stock.

Finding the right assets to add to your portfolio is not as easy as it sounds. If you want to make sure your investments are positioned to give you the best chance to achieve the retirement you want through different market conditions, Click HERE to sign up for a complimentary review of your finances with us at SHP Financial.


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The content presented is for informational purposes only and is not intended as offering financial, tax, or legal advice, and should not be considered a solicitation for the purchase or sale of any security. Some of the informational content presented was prepared and provided by tMedia, LLC, while other content presented may be from outside sources believed to be providing accurate information. Regardless of source no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of any information presented is implied. tMedia, LLC is not affiliated with the Advisor, Advisor’s RIA, Broker-Dealer, or any state or SEC registered investment advisory firm. Before making any decisions you should consult a tax or legal professional to discuss your personal situation.Investment Advisory Services are offered through SHP Wealth Management LLC., an SEC registered investment advisor. Insurance sales are offered through SHP Financial, LLC. These are separate entities, Matthew Chapman Peck, CFP®, CIMA®, Derek Louis Gregoire, and Keith Winslow Ellis Jr. are independent licensed insurance agents, and Owners/Partners of an insurance agency, SHP Financial, LLC.. In addition, other supervised persons of SHP Wealth Management, LLC. are independent licensed insurance agents of SHP Financial, LLC. No statements made shall constitute tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own legal or tax professional before investing. Both SHP Wealth Management, LLC. and SHP Financial, LLC. will offer clients advice and/or products from each entity. No client is under any obligation to purchase any insurance product.
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