Bob Ciura

Bob Ciura

Sure Dividend

Bob Ciura has worked at Sure Dividend since 2016. He oversees all content for Sure Dividend and its partner sites.

Prior to joining Sure Dividend, Bob was an independent equity analyst. His articles have been published on major financial websites such as The Motley Fool, Seeking Alpha, Business Insider and more.

Bob received a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from DePaul University and an MBA with a concentration in Investments from the University of Notre Dame.

Recent Articles

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Aristocrats With Safe Payouts

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

These are a group of 65 stocks in the S&P 500 that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, among a number of other criteria. Specifically, the following Dividend Aristocrats have market-beating dividend yields, and safe dividend payouts even if a recession occurs.

Best Stocks for 2022: AbbVie Is a Recession-Resistant Dividend King

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

ABBV stock is one of the best choices you can make for 2022. Even though the company is losing its Humira patent soon, it isn't slowing down.

3 Undervalued Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Returns

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

The S&P 500 recently fell into a bear market, defined as a 20% year-to-date drop, which has ramifications for dividend stocks. The good news for investors is that the stock market decline has created buying opportunities for long-term investors. Valuations have come down, while dividend yields are relatively higher as share prices continue to fall.

3 Mega-Cap Stocks for Recession-Proof Dividends

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

Since they are larger and generally more stable businesses, mega-cap stocks could outperform small-caps or mid-caps in a bear market. As a result, investors looking for quality stocks with reliable dividends in a recession should consider the following 3 mega-cap stocks.

3 Blue-Chip Stocks With Reliable Dividends During Recessions

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

Finding high-quality dividend stocks is always the best strategy for building wealth long-term, in our view, but that’s especially true during tough economic times, such as recessions. We like the blue chips as a place to start screening for high-quality names, and we’ve highlighted three we like very much.

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