2007 Article Archive
December 2007
Benefit
from the Sell-Off in MLPs Before the Opportunity is Gone
In the past few months, Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) have been hit hard
due to the subprime scare. Many investors believe that these companies cannot
continue to pay such high dividends, but this is far from true.
Profit from Tax-Loss Selling with Closed-End Funds
Many closed-end funds tend to sell off in the last few weeks of the year and
then rally in January. Here is how to profit from this phenomenon.
Lock in an 11.5% Yield with This Unique Hybrid Security
This stock/bond combo linked to steel maker Nucor (NUE)
carries an appealing double-digit yield.
November 2007
A Mid-Grade Bond Fund with a 7.1%
Yield and Only Moderate Risk
With expert management, this fund provides invaluable diversification from
stocks in a time of market uncertainty.
Maximize
Your Returns with High-Yield Retirement Funds
In response to the aging baby boomer crowd, "retirement
funds" have become one of the fastest-growing segments of the fund market.
Most have also shown remarkable resilience in the face of recent market
volatility.
This
Fund Carries a 10.6% Yield and Sells at a Discount
Nicholas-Applegate Convertible & Income
Fund (NCV) has produced total returns
(including distributions) of around +12% annually over the past three years,
beating more than a third of the funds in its category.
October 2007
Enjoy a
12.4% Yield with Centerline (CHC)
Although tainted with the subprime mess,
this real estate finance company has no subprime exposure. And thanks to
panic-selling, the shares now yield over 12%.
Shares of
Windstream (WIN) Provide Stable Income for Conservative Investors
Those more interested in solid income than capital gains
may find this firm appealing.
Benefit
from the Falling Dollar with Shares of this Energy Trust
Not only does this trust yield 8.1%, but investors also
benefit from the weakening greenback.
September 2007
These
Preferred Shares Offer an Above-Average 6.2% Yield
Those looking for higher yields and reasonable safety might like
Freddie Mac's preferred shares.
A 15.3% Yield Makes this Security Appealing for
Aggressive Investors
Over the past 12 months, this fund has paid out $2.93
per share in dividends, giving it a phenomenal yield.
Subprime
Turmoil Has Left These Preferred Shares with a 9.3% Yield
Investors looking for income and value may
be interested in the preferred shares of this well-known mortgage lender.
August 2007
Upstream
MLPs: The New Canadian Trusts
This new breed of master limited partnership (MLP) has seen average annualized
gains of +121% -- and for good reason. These securities could be the new
Canadian trusts.
Capture a 6.6% Yield With This Cash Cow
Investors in this master limited partnership (MLP) have seen steadily increasing
dividend payments, in addition to a steadily increasing share price.
July 2007
Finding
Value and 11.0% Yields in REITs
A downturn in mortgage lenders has left some great
values -- and high yields.
Conservative Investors Will Appreciate This Security's Solid 5.7% Distribution
For those who want a safe investment with a
solid long-term track record, we found the perfect thing.
June 2007
This
Trust Pays a Tax-Advantaged Yield of 12.5%
Investors who have an appetite for risk could be rewarded by this Canadian
trust's double-digit yield.
Thanks
in Part to its 11.1% Yield, This Canadian Trust is Staging a Comeback
Provident Energy Trust has risen +33% since
November, yet it still yields an astounding 11.1%.
May 2007
Eleven Companies That Could Boost Their Dividends
Forget earnings. If you really want to see
if a company's dividend is secure, then you need to evaluate the real bottom
line -- free cash flow (FCF). These 11 firms have growing FCF, which could mean
dividend hikes in the near future.
Aggressive Investors May Find This Fund's 15.8% Yield Appealing
This closed-end fund invests in a diversified basket of mid-cap U.S. growth
stocks. In the past 12 months, the fund has paid out $0.89 per share, giving it
an impressive yield of 15.8% -- enough to get any income investor's mouth
watering.
Thanks
to a Pullback, This REIT Now Yields 6.7%
Gramercy Capital Corp. (GKK) is a real estate
investment trust (REIT) that makes loans to commercial real estate
developers. Like other stocks in the
sector, GKK has come under pressure lately. But the pullback has left
this solid security yielding 6.7%.
April 2007
Invest in
This Fund Today for a 9.3% Yield and Exposure to Hot Overseas Real Estate
Markets
This fund allows investors to profit from the commercial real estate markets in
Europe, Asia, and Australia. Even better, it also offers a yield approaching
10%.
This
Solid Shipping Stock Yields 10.4%
Thanks to strong demand from China for oil and iron
ore, shipping stocks have been on a tear in recent months. One of the best
performers, Eagle Bulk Shipping (EGLE), has delivered gains of +50% for
shareholders over the past year. And best of all, the stock still offers a
generous 10.4% dividend yield.
March 2007
Receive
a Stable 5.6% Yield With Shares of Valero L.P.
With its geographically diverse assets, stable revenue streams, and sound balance sheet, we consider VLI a fairly low-risk investment with solid dividend growth potential.
February 2007
Earn
Better Returns With Monthly Dividend Payers
You may have noticed that most securities pay their dividends quarterly,
that is, every three months. Others pay monthly and a few securities may
pay annually or semi-annually. Although quarterly payments are far more
typical, the more frequent monthly dividends do provide a slight
advantage for investors.
A 15%
Dividend Yield Plus the Safety of a Diversified Fund
The PIMCO International StocksPLUS Total Return Strategy Fund (PIPDX) is quite possibly one of the highest yielding mutual funds around. And with a low expense ratio and no front load or deferred sales charges, expenses won't eat into your total returns very much.
January 2007
Keep
More of Your Income in Your Pocket With This Tax-Advantaged Fund
By investing in securities that qualify for the reduced dividend tax rate, the Nuveen Tax-Advantaged Total Return Strategy Fund
lets you put more money into your pockets -- instead of Uncle Sam's.
This
Covered-Call Fund Offers a Different Way to Extract Extra Yield
By writing call options on the securities in its portfolio, the Eaton Vance
Enhanced Equity Income Fund II is able to offer more cash to shareholders -- in
the form of an 8.5% yield.
A highly successful investment analyst, Dr. Carla
Pasternak has been employed in the investment industry for more than two
decades. Specializing in high-yield, income-paying stocks, Carla
takes a fundamental-oriented approach to select companies that not only
pay rich dividends, but also have the potential to deliver strong
long-term capital gains. Her past experience includes work as a writer
for several other nationally recognized financial publishers, as well as
President of a well-respected investor relations firm. When she's not
watching the market, she's teaching business courses at the college
level and managing several million dollars in portfolio assets.
