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 Top MLPs to Buy For High Yields

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

Investors searching for sources of high yields that are secure don’t often have too many options to choose from. Enterprise Products Partners, KNOT Offshore Partners, and Magellan Midstream Partners are three names we believe can continue to offer investors generous yields that appear safe from a dividend cut.

3 Dividend Aristocrats That Offer High Yields

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

IBM, Realty Income, and Walgreens are three of our favorite high yield names that we believe can provide the income that investors desire without some of the risks that other high yield sources carry.

2 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy as Oil Nears $100

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

For investors looking to take advantage of higher energy prices and earn a high dividend yield, these companies could be two strong options.

3 Lumber Stocks to Buy for Growth and Dividends

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

While lumber stocks not come to mind first for dividend investors, we believe that if chosen carefully, companies in the sector can provide strong current yield and dividend growth potential. The three examples highlighted here – WestRock, International Paper and Amcor – offer varying degrees of current yield and dividend growth potential. But all offer exposure to an often-forgotten commodity in a much less volatile fashion than owning the commodity itself.

3 Mortgage REITs with Very High Dividend Yields

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend

Mortgage REITs aren’t the safest of investments as they often rely on factors largely outside of the control. In all likelihood, interest rates are going higher in 2022 and possibly in 2023 as the Federal Reserve tries to control inflation. Mortgage REITs could see a decline in the spread as a result. Thankfully, interest rate hikes should be gradual and still will be below typical levels.

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