There comes a time in every investor’s life when they realize chasing high growth stocks makes absolutely no sense whatsoever. Sure, if you’re 25 and want to roll the dice (on “the next big thing”) go for it. But if you’ve built a nest egg, and you just want your investments to produce big steady income, this report is for you. We countdown our top 10 big yield investments (including REITs, BDCs, CEFs and more) with a special focus on why each opportunity is uniquely attractive right now.
Top 10 Big-Yields: REITS, BDCs, CEFs (July Update)
Concentration can help you get rich, but diversification helps you stay rich. And if you own 25 different flavors of big-yield mortgage REITs—you’re still not exactly “well diversified.” In this report, we countdown our to 10 big-yield opportunities, with a special focus on diversifying your risks (across different investment types) while simultaneously keeping your income high.
REIT CEF: Big-Yield, Big Discount, Contrarian Opportunity
If you are an income-focused investor, you may have noticed that popular high-dividend REITs have struggled this year. Specifically, rising interest rates and secular changes to the real estate market have kept REIT prices low (while other market sectors, such as technology, have posted strong gains). In this report, we review a blue-chip REIT closed-end fund (“CEF”) that offers a large distribution yield (currently 8.1%) and trades at a significant discount to net asset value (“NAV”). After reviewing the strategy, distribution characteristics, leverage, price and risks, we conclude with our opinion on investing.
Attractive Real Estate CEF: 7.2% Yield, Paid Monthly, Discounted Price
If you are looking for a compelling, out-of-the-box way to play the strengthening real estate sector, this closed-end fund (“CEF”) is worth considering. It offers a healthy 7.2% yield (paid monthly), it trades at a discounted price (versus its NAV), and it has a growing track record of success. Plus the real estate sector is currently attractive (we’ll explain). In this report, we review the fund strategy, holdings, leverage, expense ratio, pricing/valuation, and why we believe the opportunity is particularly compelling if you are a long-term income-focused investor.
Attractive High-Income Closed-End Funds
This article details multiple attractive opportunities to capture >6%+ yields. And because these attractive income opportunities are all CEFs, they offer investors a little something extra in terms of their currently discounted prices versus their NAVs. If you're an income-focused investor, these CEFs are worth considering.
Top Big-Distribution CEF Ideas for 2018
If you are an income-focused value investor, some CEFs are currently offering highly attractive “double discounts” heading into 2018. CEF investors should be aware of the distribution income sources, including dividends as well as capital gains, for example. This article reviews our current CEF holdings and several top ideas for 2018.