It was a very ugly week for big dividend investors, as technically it is the share prices that just crashed (well over 20% in some cases) and distribution yields are now soaring (well above 10% for many mortgage REITs and bond CEFs, in particular). But before you go bargain hunting, it’s worth understanding what is happening so you can use prudent discretion before even considering the two select “big-dividend” opportunities we highlight in this report. After reviewing the opportunities, we conclude with a critically important takeaway about how to structure your own personal “big-dividend” investment portfolio.