TC Energy

TRP

Market cap $56.9B

Blue-chip dividend stocks are generally excellent investments for investors who prioritize a combination of income, total returns, and risk management. Two widely trusted blue-chip dividend stocks may be increasingly at-risk of a sharp pullback. I take a look at why this is the case.

The U.S. government is increasingly funding deficits with short-term debt, making interest expenses highly sensitive to Fed policy. A declining average maturity in the sovereign bond index tightens the link between fiscal and monetary policy, amplifying market complexity. Artificially subdued long-term bond supply likely keeps long-term yields lower than they would be with more balanced issuance.

I present a 20-stock model retirement portfolio targeting a balanced 5.6% yield, emphasizing both income and dividend growth. My approach avoids "sucker yields" by focusing on quality, sustainable payouts rather than chasing unsustainable high-yield stocks. The portfolio is diversified across BDCs, REITs, energy, and growth names, with allocations reflecting risk, yield, and income stability.

CALGARY, Alberta, Dec. 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- News Release – TC Energy Corporation (TSX:TRP) (NYSE:TRP) (TC Energy) today announced that it does not intend to exercise its right to redeem its Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 5 (Series 5 Shares) and Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series 6 (Series 6 Shares) on Jan. 30, 2026. As a result, subject to certain conditions:

The real goal of dividends in retirement isn't what most investors think. I discuss 3 investments that combine nicely to form a powerful dividend growth machine for retirement. I also discuss the biggest risk with each of these investments.

Energy badly lagged this year, and I underestimated how severe the supply glut would be. I was early - but the long-term thesis remains firmly intact. Today's oil prices aren't sustainable. Low prices are forcing discipline, squeezing supply, and creating a rare setup where sentiment and fundamentals are deeply misaligned. With positioning extremely bearish and costs rising, I see energy setting up for a powerful reversal - offering both income and upside for patient investors.

The market looks very overvalued today. However, there is a corner of it that appears largely overlooked. I detail why I am pouring a large percentage of my portfolio into this golden buying opportunity.

Investors face two disruptive phases: AI-driven labor market weakness, followed by new industry emergence, requiring strategic portfolio diversification. Favor high-quality stocks and income-generating assets, focusing beyond S&P 500 index funds to outperform in a potentially lower-return market environment. Key opportunities include stock exchanges (CME, ICE, MIAX), cyclical value (railroads, LTL trucking), and energy/data center infrastructure (EQT, pipelines, BIP).

TC Energy benefited from positive results in 2Q25, beating estimates, with EBITDA guidance being modestly raised, and the current capex remaining static. Enbridge has vast scale across oil, gas, utilities and renewables. Enbridge's strategy is to focus on a steady dividend, coupled with modest growth. Earlier in the year, ONEOK missed 7-8% on EBITDA, which hurt performance for the company.

I am thankful for many things this year. I am particularly thankful for my favorite Black Friday special from Mr. Market. I detail why I like this high-yielding bargain.