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 Business Development Companies With Dividend Yields Over 8%

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend May 6, 2022

Bjusiness development companies offer generous yields because they’re required to distribute substantially all of their earnings to shareholders. BDCs receive favorable tax treatment, and in return, they aren’t allowed to retain earnings in the same way other companies are. That’s good for income investors because yields in the sector are routinely in the mid-single digits or better.

3 Agriculture Stocks for Long-Term Growth and Dividends

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Apr 29, 2022

Investors looking to profit from growing demand for agricultural products, we suggest they consider one of these stocks for their portfolio.

3 DRIP Stocks for Dividend Growth Investors

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Apr 20, 2022

A.O. Smith, Hormel and S&P Global are three examples of DRIP stocks with long track records of dividend growth that provide ways for investors to build positions in their respective businesses.

3 Monthly Dividend Stocks That Pay High Yields

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Apr 13, 2022

These are monthly dividend stocks we feel investors should consider. Each yields at least three times the average yield of the S&P 500.

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Stocks to Buy

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Apr 8, 2022

ABM Industries, Bristol-Myers and UGI are three examples of companies that saw earnings-per-share grow by high rates during the 2007 to 2009 period. All three companies have extensive dividend growth track records and each stock yields higher than what the S&P 500 is paying.