So far, 2016 has been an extremely challenging year for stock market investors, providing plenty of "opportunities" to make the wrong move with your money. That's the bad news.
The good news is that there have been just as many opportunities to make the right moves. As I write, more than 25% of the S&P 500 is up 10% or more year-to-date. But to pick the outperformers consistently, you need an edge. And one simple metric could give you a huge edge in 2016.
Historically, looking at this straightforward stat has been enough to double the returns of the S&P 500 index. What's the secret to outperforming the S&P by double? Just focus on companies that are sharing the most cash with shareholders.
You might think I'm talking about dividends here, but they're only part of the picture. Instead, the metric we're talking about is actually something called "shareholder yield."...
Source: TheStreet