Joseph Lisanti

Energy sector declines have shown they can put the brakes on dividend-paying stocks, which over the long term have outperformed those that don't.

While some clients may worry about rising interest rates, other factors, such as China and energy, could have a much greater effect on stock prices in 2016.

Three of the top five winners were in the technology sector. Among the biggest losers through November are companies with commodity products.

Advisors may want to take a close look now at these potential funds, which could rise above the competition for their different ways of investing in the dividends universe.

Considering a tactical adjustment for your client portfolios to benefit from the holiday season? Here's how each of the 10 sectors in the S&P 500 performed in Q4, on average, since 1990.

Since 1945, the S&P 500 has risen 77% of the time in the fourth quarter. What’s more, the average move was a gain of 3.8%.

If second-guessing has begun, consider why you initially recommended the stock---that reason can still be valid even if prices are falling.

Currency-hedged ETFs give advisors lacking experience in this area an option.

Market corrections provide an opportunity to rebalance into equities at lower prices and glean dividend income.

Which firms on the S&P 500 have the most cash on hand?