I mentioned the possibility of stocks losing value, and of dividends being suspended, for the benefit of those reading the thread who might not know these things can happen. Just trying to post something constructive instead of ridicule.
For the record, I am NOT trashing the practice of investing in dividend-bearing stocks. Far from it; I do that. Among other things.
Just remember: ALL investing is an active game, not a passive game. Folks should pay attention to what their investments are doing or failing to do.
And I’m not trashing real estate. I have a couple of properties myself that have appreciated significantly but they are not rentals. As I said on the thread, wisely selected and given the right conditions, real estate can produce a good return. That said, I prefer to invest in financial instruments, but it can be admittedly be a rough ride at times. LOL
Re folks not paying attention, most people don’t seem to have the aptitude, interest or skills to actively monitor their investments. And I don’t mean to imply that they are lazy or ignorant, just that in various phases of life we get preoccupied with other things and tend to neglect keeping a close eye on such things. They can hire help to do it but that too requires some due diligence.