Software tempers Cisco’s risk

Networking equipment maker Cisco Systems continues to expand its software business. That cuts its reliance on hardware sales, and gives its steady revenue streams. Investors will also benefit from increasing demand for its products as new artificial intelligence programs require the transfer of huge amounts… Read More

Telecom exposure pays off for ETF investors

Telecommunications form an integral part of the economic infrastructure. Moreover, existing players benefit from strict licensing standards and high capital requirements that act as barriers to entry for any new companies. In addition, many of the major telecommunication companies have strong cash flows, high levels… Read More

Cybersecurity offers growth prospects

Cybercrime can have major consequences for individuals, corporations, and governments, alike; the two highly publicized cyberattacks on T-Mobile last year provide good examples from the recent past. Meanwhile, people still working from home and growth in gaming have also spurred a jump in cyberattacks. Fraudsters… Read More

These dividend ETFs offer you regular income

Higher interest rates mean dividend-paying stocks must increasingly compete with fixed-income investments for investor interest. However, sustainable dividends still offer an attractive and growing income stream for investors.
Meanwhile, dividend-focused ETFs often follow strategies that can set investors up for maximum long-term gains with the least… Read More

Earnings should grow 13% this year at Cisco

Earnings should grow 13% this year at Cisco

Cisco Systems has a long history of regular dividend increases. This helps cut your cyclical risk.

What’s more, revenues and earnings look set to continue rising given that multiple business sectors require fast data transfer speeds and the firm’s other specialty services, such as software and… Read More