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 Quality REITs to Buy With Secure Dividends

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Jul 22, 2022

The appeal of REITs is straightforward: REITs allow anyone the opportunity to profit from real estate properties, without actually having to own property. REITs operate across a number of sectors, including industrial, healthcare, and retail.

3 High Dividend Stocks With Safe Yields Above 5%

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Jul 13, 2022

While the selling of 2022 has been tough to handle for many investors, for those looking to pick up high-quality dividend stocks, it has presented great opportunities to buy. We like stocks with strong dividend longevity, and we see Verizon, W.P. Carey, and LyondellBasell as having demonstrated this longevity, while also offering yields in excess of 5%.

3 Recession-Proof Dividend Aristocrats With Safe Payouts

By Bob Ciura, Sure Dividend Jul 11, 2022

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 Jul 7, 2022

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 Jun 30, 2022

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.