Forget Treasuries -- Buy These
12% Yields Instead
 

Interest rates are near zero. Savings accounts pay next to nothing. 10-Year Treasury yields are at record lows.

And the average yield for all stocks in the S&P 500 is just 2%.

Now, I'm not trying to ruin your day by bringing this up. In fact, you can still find plenty of great yields here in the United States. I'll even show you a list of 22 of the United States' highest-yielding stocks later in today's presentation.

But for years I've been watching what amounts to a silent revolution in income investing.

Take a look at some of what I've uncovered...

Most U.S. investors don't even know that these high-yield stocks exist. But I'm convinced once this story gets out, just about EVERY serious income investor will want to start taking advantage of these yields.

In fact, thousands of investors just like you already are...

For instance, Jerry L. from Toronto told us one of the best investments he ever made was putting $7,000 into one of these investments -- Canada's largest real estate investment trust.

Today shares of the trust yield 5.5%, and Jerry told us at last count his stake is worth more than $45,000... even after he sold a third of his holdings back in 2006.

And Alice M. from Alliance, Ohio told us she bought a foreign energy stock that's paid her a great dividend for seven years, "on the order of 7%" each year."

I want to show you exactly how to follow in their footsteps. For now, just know that their success stems from investing in high yields that the majority of investors simply don't know about... yet.

Actually, when I decided to put together this report, the first thing I did was run the numbers to see just how large an opportunity we're talking about.

Remember, as I just told you, the average U.S. stock pays just 2%. Yes, you can still find a few select high yields, but in general, it's a cash-flow desert here in America for anyone who needs to bank a comfortable income off their portfolio.

While you can find the occasional high-yielding stock, odds are that anything paying above say, 12%, is a basket case.

When I weeded out the companies that don't even turn a profit, I found only 22 U.S. securities that pay yields of more than 12%.

You can see all 22 of them for yourself:

Just 22 survivors. But guess what?

There are actually dozens of 12% yields out there... but few investors know where to find them.

That's because the vast majority of the world's highest yields aren't being paid out by U.S. companies...

Expand your horizon a bit, and it's a completely different story. That's what the investors I just told you about have figured out.

Right now, 133 additional companies are yielding more than 12% -- they just aren't based in the U.S.

22 here versus 133 abroad -- where do you think the best hunting ground is for investors who are truly serious about high yields?

Fact is, any income investor who doesn't look overseas is essentially giving up on 86% of the world's highest yields before they even start.

Now, I've researched this topic for over a decade, and I've shared this exact same story with literally thousands of investors over the past few years. So I know from experience that many people think it's too good to be true.

That's why in today's presentation I'm not going to just tell you about the high yields available around the world.

I want to show you why international stocks yield so much more... how you can buy these stocks without leaving the U.S. markets... and even provide several examples -- including names and ticker symbols -- you can use to start your own international high-yield portfolio.

But before I get too far ahead, let me introduce myself.

My name is Paul Tracy. I'm the co-founder of StreetAuthority, one of the nation's fastest-growing financial research firms.

My business partner and I started StreetAuthority a decade ago. We literally started the business from our kitchen tables. It's funny to think about now, but I can tell you back then we tried to keep our humble start a secret.

But then a funny thing happened...

People began to see StreetAuthority knew what we were talking about. We were making investors money.

Gradually more investors learned about us. Then our analysis started to appear on AOL, TheStreet.com, Nasdaq.com, and Yahoo Finance. That brought more readers.

Over the years, our business has grown like a weed. We now have two offices -- one in Gaithersburg, Maryland and another in Austin, Texas. We employ dozens of people, and we have analysts and researchers all over the U.S. and Canada.

Today, we publish our research to over 2 million readers a month in 175 different countries across the globe.

We've made a name for ourselves, especially when it comes to income investing.

StreetAuthority publishes the most widely read dividend-focused newsletter in the country, High-Yield Investing. With about 35,000 paid subscribers, more investors rely on us to lead them to safe high yields than any other service.

And a few years ago, we started noticing that more and more of the highest yields we were finding were coming from foreign countries.

Back then we featured a closed-end Asian fund yielding 19.6% . . . a Spanish phone company yielding 11.2% . . . a South American country fund yielding 25.3% . . . a regional European fund paying 13.8% . . .an emerging market stock fund yielding 20.8% . . . an Australian real-estate firm paying 14.1% . . . and a Bermuda-based shipping firm yielding 17.4%.

Let me tell you, I'd prefer to pocket huge yields from IBM (NYSE: IBM) and other home-grown blue chips. But these days, it just isn't happening. IBM pays a miserably low dividend yield of less than 2%. And the same goes for other major U.S. companies.

The bottom line is that if you want high yields, then you have to look at international companies.

So rather than fight this trend, we started to embrace it...

A few years back I started to research just exactly what was out there when it came to international high yields.

I was simply blown away by the findings.

133 Stocks Paying 12%... And Average Yields
That Are DOUBLE the U.S.

I already told you about the staggering number of 12% yielders abroad, but that's just the tip of the iceberg...

You see, it's not just a bunch of 12%-plus yields that make the international markets so interesting. Foreign companies are simply paying higher yields across the board.

Take a look at my table and you can see the difference between what we get from U.S. companies and what's available from international companies. Keep in mind that I only looked at companies that were profitable over the past year.

Number of Income Stocks: U.S. vs. World
Yield	U.S.	Rest of World
> 6%	313	1227
> 10%	66	239
> 12%	22	133
*As of Aug 16, 2012. Source: Bloomberg

66 profitable U.S. companies yield over 10%, compared to 239 international companies.

313 U.S. companies yield over 6% compared to 1,227 abroad.

I imagine you're starting to see why I think in just a few years nearly every serious income investor will include international stocks in their portfolio.

But you don't have to just take my word for it...

In June 2011, Money Magazine confirmed what I've been trying to tell investors for years:

The simple fact is that when you start looking abroad, high yielders are practically a dime a dozen.

I've told you a couple of times now that the S&P 500 pays an average yield of 2%. That makes us one of the lowest-yielding markets in the world.

But compare that to what I'm seeing in international markets.

Germany's average yield is 3.8%... the U.K.'s average yield is 4.0%... Brazil's average yield is 4.3%... New Zealand pays 4.6%... Australia yields 5%...

Take a look:

And remember, these figures are just the averages, weighed down by large numbers of stocks that don't yield a cent.

As Judy Sarayan, a fund manager at mega-investment firm Eaton Vance explained, "There's a much stronger dividend culture abroad... Individual investors play a larger role in those markets, and they have always demanded more dividends."

That difference is pretty dramatic when you start looking at some individual examples of higher yields abroad.

Take banks, for instance. Here at home, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) used to pay investors $2.56 per share before the financial crisis. That represented a yield of more than 6%.

Of course, we all know what happened next. Today, BAC pays a laughable $0.01 (yes, one penny) each quarter.

But it's a completely different story outside the United States.

Santiago, Chile-based Corpbanca SA (NYSE: BCA) is a perfect example.

Chile's largest bank, Corpbanca offers commercial and retail banking through more than 100 offices. The bank also offers mutual fund management, insurance, and securities brokerages through a network of subsidiaries. Not only have the shares soared over the past five years, but dividends now total $1.54 per share each year. That gives the stock a yield of over 8% at recent prices.

It's the same thing for utilities. They are one of the best places to search for yields in the U.S. North Carolina's Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) pays a yield of about 4.5%. But that is topped by international utility stocks like Brazil's AES Tiete (OTC: AESAY).

 AES Tiete is one of Brazil's largest independent power producers engaged in the generation and sale of electric power through hydroelectric plants.

Its shares pay investors $1.2 a year, for a yield of 10%. Compare that to the Dow Jones Utility Average, an index that tracks 15 U.S. utility stocks, which yields just 4%.  

Yes, a portion of foreign dividends are sometimes withheld for taxes... but higher yields can often make up the difference -- and then some.

Still, most U.S. investors are unaware of what they're missing. Put simply, if you want to earn the most income possible, then you have to start considering international income stocks.

And the best news? Big dividends aren't the only benefit...

Your Choice: Middling Returns -- Or Go
Where the Growth Is

The higher yields you can find from international companies are compelling, but if that's all you're focused on, you're missing what may be an even better reason to invest abroad.

International markets are where the growth is.

The United States is unlike any other nation on the planet. It's the largest economy. It's home to the world's most innovative entrepreneurs. But the simple fact is that the headiest days of our economic growth are behind us. It's simply the law of large numbers.

With an economy in excess of $15 trillion, growing more than a few percent each year is a major undertaking.

In fact, think back about what we've seen over the past few years. The U.S. government has spent trillions in an effort to stimulate the economy. The Federal Reserve has spent trillions more. Interest rates have been slashed to zero.

And yet, the U.S. economy grew a meager 1.7% in 2011. Not bad, but nowhere near the top of the list when it comes to GDP growth.

Qatar topped this list with 18.8% growth. Panama saw a 10.6% rise in GDP... South Korea, 3.6%... Poland, 4.3%... even Chile boosted its GDP at a 6% annual rate.

But to me, GDP numbers alone don't tell the entire story. I much prefer to know what companies and their CEOs are actually seeing. To investors like you and me, that's the real story.

For example, Walmart (NYSE: WMT) has seen its U.S. sales grow 19% during the past five years. Not bad... but nowhere near the 63% growth in international sales during the same time period.

It's the same story with McDonald's (NYSE: MCD). Revenue in the United States is up 14% since 2006. But the company's sales in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East are up a staggering 97%.

Even IBM (NYSE: IBM) is seeing the same sort of trend. Its revenue in the Americas is up a respectable 14% in the past five years. But revenue from Asia is up 44%.

Just imagine what companies focused solely on international markets are doing...

Take AmBev (NYSE: ABV) for instance. This company's business couldn't be simpler -- it distributes beer and soda in Brazil and throughout South America.  It's actually the fourth-largest beer producer in the world.

Over the past five years, sales have doubled and profits have tripled. That's led to a surge in the share price. In just five years AmBev's shares have gained more than 27%. And with dividends included, your total return is more than 34%.

Compare that to the S&P 500's gain of just 4.5% (dividends included) during that same period..

Meanwhile, some of America's greatest CEOs are simply glowing about expanding into faster-growing international markets..

Take what Howard Shultz, CEO of Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX), had to say about his company's growth prospects in China....

And then there's Warren Buffett, the world's most famous investor, giving his thoughts on India...

That's not mincing words. But what does this rosy outlook from some of America's greatest CEO's actually mean for individual investors?

It means U.S. investors have a great opportunity to capture big gains by investing in foreign stocks.

You can see for yourself...

Pauli B. from Hollywood, Florida bought 500 shares of Sociedad Quimica y Minera (NYSE: SQM), a Chilean fertilizer and chemical company, back in 2005. He told us his investment rose from $5,700 to $27,000... and he collected over $1,800 in dividends.

And Jerry S. from Bend, Oregon has a similar story. He told us he bought 25,000 shares of Silver Wheaton (NYSE: SLW), a Canadian silver royalty trust, at just $3.00 per share. Today, those shares trade for roughly $35 each.

As Jerry told us, "It was a good thing to purchase."

You see, there's a correlation between economic growth and rising stock prices. The faster the growth, typically the higher the stock market moves.

So it shouldn't surprise you that in 2011, the S&P 500 returned about 2% (that's with dividends included!). When you look at the total performance worldwide, the U.S. market ranked just 13th in the world over that period. In other words, there were a dozen other places to make more money.

But that's just one year. The difference is more pronounced over the long term.

During the past five years ended 2011, the S&P 500 has returned -1.2%. But 44 other countries delivered better stock market returns. According to Bloomberg, countries like Chile, Germany, and even Mexico have handily outperformed the U.S. market.

The opportunities abroad have become so profound that even New York City is looking to invest more overseas to grow its city pension...

So with all that in mind, how can you start boosting both your growth AND your dividend income by investing in international companies?

I'll show you how. And I'll even show you how to lock in international high yields without leaving the U.S. markets. Simply keep reading...

My Little "Trick" to Capturing
the World's Highest Yields

Before I go any further, I want to clear up one common misconception.

Buying high-yield international stocks isn't difficult. You don't have to change currencies... you don't have to open a new brokerage account. Heck, you don't have to even leave the New York Stock Exchange.

In fact, thousands of these companies currently trade right here in the United States.

Let me give you an example...

I'm a big fan of Ship Finance International (NYSE: SFL). This Bermuda-based company leases more than 60 cargo ships and drilling rigs to users all over the world. Included in its fleet are nearly 30 crude-oil tankers.

To me, Ship Finance is a no-brainer. The world is increasingly hungry for more resources -- oil, grain, iron ore, and countless other commodities and goods. And the primary way of moving those goods is over the open ocean.

That means the company should always see demand for its ships for years to come. At the same time, it's not easy for another competitor to come in and take away business. After all, it takes millions of dollars and years of labor to build a new ship.

Best of all, SFL is paid handsomely for leasing its ships and rigs (up to $75,000 per day in some cases)... and it passes the majority of that money to its investors. Right now the company pays a dividend of $1.47 a share each year. That gives the stock a yield of nearly 10%.

Buying shares of Ship Finance is a piece of cake... it trades as an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) on the New York Stock Exchange. That means the shares trade right here in the U.S. just like any other stock. You can buy them just as easily as you would a share of Walmart (NYSE: WMT) or General Electric (NYSE: GE).

According to Bloomberg, 1,726 international stocks currently trade in the United States. That includes some of the world's largest companies -- like PetroChina (NYSE: PTR) and Vodafone (NYSE: VOD).

Now, not all of those are high yielders. But in that list are hundreds for investors to choose from. Names like France Telecom (NYSE: FTE), which pays more than 15%... and Brazilian power producer AES Tiete (OTC: AESAY), which also pays a double digit yield.

But what about all those high yielders you can't buy here in the United States? Are they simply untouchable?

Think again.

The rise of international markets hasn't been lost on investors -- more importantly, it hasn't been lost on the companies that create investment funds.

Over the past few years dozens of funds that focus on international dividend payers have come to market.

These funds scour the globe in search of the highest yields. They then combine them all into a nice neat package for U.S. investors to buy.

Let me give you an example.

Most investors have never heard of the AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund (NYSE: AWF).

This fund is exactly the sort of find I'm talking about... it invests in hundreds of bonds around the world. Many of these securities are difficult -- if not impossible -- for average investors to buy. But AWF gives you an opportunity to buy a basket of them without leaving the United States.

The fund owns government bonds from Brazil that pay 12.5% annually. It owns bonds from Russia's Gazprom -- the world's largest natural gas explorer -- that pay 9.25%. But not all of its holdings are from abroad. It also balances out that exposure with bonds from American companies -- like Caesars Entertainment notes paying 11.25%.

But focusing heavily on overseas bonds -- where yields are higher -- allows AWF to throw off a spectacular stream of income. This diversified fund pays $0.10 per share every month, giving it a yield of roughly 7.5% at recent prices.

I think by now you're starting to see the appeal of international income stocks.

But what about the safety of international investments? With all the turmoil we're seeing around the world, isn't it risky to invest abroad?

The 18 Countries As Safe -- OR SAFER -- Investments
Than the United States

I've talked to plenty of investors over the past several years. And I've noticed that when you bring up investing in international companies, there are tons of misconceptions.

First and foremost -- many investors see other countries as somehow being "riskier" than the United States.

For me, it's the exact opposite... I see them as safe havens.

I don't know about you, but I have a lot tied to the economic well-being of the United States. My business is based here. I own property here. And you better believe I own stocks in this country.

When you think in those terms, it's easy to see just how closely your future is tied the future of the U.S.

But there are some grim realities we need to face.

America's total debt load already tops $15 trillion --and it's projected to reach over $22 trillion by 2020.

The current debt is more than $139,000 for every taxpayer in the United States.

Like a taxi meter spinning faster and faster, we are slipping $4.2 billion deeper into the hole every day -- at a rate of $175 million per hour.

Our credit rating was even knocked down from its golden "AAA" status by Standard & Poor's.

At this point, if you aren't diversifying your investments outside the United States, then I think you're taking far too much risk.

Don't get me wrong -- despite the issues we face in the U.S., I'd still take it over any other nation on the planet. I love this country. But that doesn't mean I want every dollar I invest to stay here at home.

And the truth is, if you focus only on U.S. companies, then you're missing out on thousands of great international businesses.

For example, of the ten largest companies by revenue on the planet, only three are in the United States.

U.S.-based Walmart (NYSE: WMT) makes the list of the world's largest public companies by revenue... but foreign companies like Royal Dutch Shell, Total S.A., and Japan Post Holdings round out the top 10.

And only four of the world's ten largest pharmaceutical companies are based in the U.S. Most of the largest companies -- like Roche, Novartis, and Bayer -- are all based internationally.

On top of that, countries like Australia are seeing unemployment rates of just 5.2%... Brazil is at 5.8%... Germany 6.8%... South Korea's unemployment rate is just 3.2%.

18 Countries Have Credit Ratings as High (or Higher) than the United States
1.	Australia
2.	Austria
3.	Canada
4.	Denmark
5.	Finland
6.	France
7.	Germany
8.	Guernsey
9.	Hong Kong
10.	Isle of Man
11.	Liechtenstein
12.	Luxembourg
13.	Netherlands
14.	Norway
15.	Singapore
16.	Sweden
17.	Switzerland
18.	United Kingdom
*As rated by S&P. The United States is rated "AA+."

No, not every country is a safe haven. Put your money in a risky play like Greece... or Italy... or any number of countries with major debt problems, and don't be surprised if even the safe dividend payers let you down.

But it's not the same everywhere...

Currently, a total of 18 countries and territories have credit ratings as high -- or higher -- than the "AA+" rating of the United States.

This list of safe havens includes nations like Australia, Norway, Singapore, and Switzerland.

And it's easy to see why. According to the CIA World Factbook, Switzerland's public debt-to-GDP ratio is just 52%. Norway's is 45%. And Australia's is 30%. That's not to say none of the countries have large debts, but for the most part, they are in better shape than the United States.

According to Reuters, Norway is even projected to run a $59 billion budget surplus this year!

When you realize that, why would you beat yourself up fighting the frustrating economic climate here at home?

And the best news is that there is an added bonus to investing in economies stronger than our own. As I'll show you, that bonus can mean a double-digit boost to your income...

How to Boost Your Income Stream by 10%-Plus...
in a Single Year

I've talked a lot about the advantages of adding international high-yield stocks to your portfolio.

But what I haven't mentioned may be one of the best reasons to invest abroad...

You've no doubt seen the headlines. The almighty dollar is weakening. It has been for years.

But guess what? That's a positive -- IF you're investing in international dividend payers. In fact, in some cases you could have seen a 10% boost in your income, even without a dividend increase.

In simple terms, here's how it works...

Say five years ago you took the trip of a lifetime to Australia. Back then, $1.00 U.S. bought you roughly $1.24 Australian. That means a hotel room priced at $100 Australian dollars only cost about $80 U.S. dollars thanks to a favorable exchange rate.

But today, the U.S. dollar has plummeted. It now trades for less than the Aussie dollar. That $100 room in Aussie dollars will now cost you $106 U.S. dollars -- a 33% increase, even though the hotel's rate didn't change.

What does this have to do with dividends? Well, what's bad news for your vacation is great news for your international income investments.

Say you bought an Australian company five years ago that paid a dividend of $10 Australian dollars each year. Back then, you would have earned $8 in U.S. dollars after conversion.

Currency Gains Against U.S. Dollar (5 Year)
Currency	Gain
Australian Dollar	30.1%
Japanese Yen	29.7%
Swiss Franc	23.4%
Singapore Dollar	23.1%
New Zealand Dollar	15.7%
*As of Aug 16, 2012

But today, that same $10 Aussie dollar dividend would be worth $10.60 in the U.S. -- or 33% more.

The bottom line is if the U.S. dollar continues to weaken versus other major foreign currencies, then your dividends will increase over time... even if the company you invest in keeps its dividend payment the same.

The best news is that I see this trend continuing for at least the next two or three years.

And I'm not the only one who thinks this:

Recognizing this trend years ago -- and investing alongside it -- has already given international income investors a major boost.

Now keep in mind, if the dollar were to rally, the opposite would happen. But for a variety of reasons I won't bore you with today, I think the U.S. dollar will continue to lose value in the coming years.

Not Replacing Income Investing at Home... Just Adding Hundreds More High-Yield Opportunities

I want to make something clear -- I don't think you should drop everything and put every dollar you have into international high yielders. Truth is, the size and scope of the U.S. market makes it a great place to search for income investments.

But limiting yourself to only the U.S. is like going to a restaurant and limiting your options to just one side of the menu. Sure you can find something you like... but wouldn't you rather see all the options?

As you've seen, there are higher yields abroad... and higher growth... and safer investments. I think the choice is simple.

That's why a few years ago, StreetAuthority launched our most exclusive income-investing newsletter -- High-Yield International.

This advisory's focus is simple -- find the highest yielding and most lucrative securities available from international companies, without leaving the U.S. markets. That way, every reader can follow our lead.

High-Yield International is led by Chief Strategist Elliott Gue.

If the name or face is familiar, there's good reason. Elliott has appeared on CNBC and Bloomberg TV, and has been quoted in a number of major publications, including Barron's, Forbes, the Washington Post, and the G-8 Summit's magazine.

Elliott's expertise and track record of success have also made him a sought-after speaker at investing conferences and events hosted by the American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) and others.

In the early 2000s, Elliott was associate editor of an international investing-focused newsletter called Market Meridians. In recent years Elliott has made international and high-yield investing one of his core themes. Elliott co-authored a book in 2006 titled The Silk Road to Riches: Investing in Asia's Newfound Prosperity, which focused on the growth in emerging markets.

Put simply, there are less than a handful of analysts in the United States to whom I would entrust High-Yield International. At the top of that short list is Elliott, who is also a personal friend and professional colleague I've known for more than a decade.

And so far, the readers following High-Yield International seem to have enjoyed it...

"High-Yield International is zinging right along. I thought your discussion of foreign preferreds was 'Investment Letter Pulitzer' quality. Article was thorough and informative.
-- Jim P., Forest Grove, Oregon

It is a wonderful tool. Your investigating makes mine much easier.
-- Bob W., Boca Raton, Florida

High-Yield International gives me some diversification from domestic U.S. high-yield paying investments and diversification is what makes success.
-- Abe W., Cincinnati, Ohio

I like the fact that [High-Yield International] is dividend oriented, and locates opportunities outside the U.S. Your choices coincide with mine. I research them after you recommend them and like what I find.
-- Bill S., Houston, Texas

And frankly, these subscribers should be happy.

A staggering 93% of High-Yield International's portfolio holdings were in positive territory as of mid-December. Even better, the average return of all portfolio holdings is 76.6% since they were added.

Despite these returns, this advisory isn't for everyone. It's a focused and comprehensive service for committed income investors. Join us and you will be part of an elite investment alliance -- not a mass-circulation service.

Instead of trying to get a zillion subscribers, we want to make sure our service does what it's supposed to for you: take the guesswork out of choosing high-yields from around the world without any hidden liabilities that could trip up a safety-first investor. (Keep in mind, however, there is always risk in investing.)

Now, there's no guarantee this advisory is right for you. So here's what I'd like to do.

Try High-Yield International for the next 60 days, read the advisory, see my full portfolio of holdings, even look though our full archives of past issues... and then decide if my research is what you're looking for.

Start your 60 days now, and you'll receive:

12 Issues of High-Yield International -- Each issue includes full analysis of Elliott's favorite income plays... plus his "High-Yield International Stock of the Month" -- the one foreign high-yield security he likes most.

Report #1: The Most Undervalued 12% Yield on the Planet  -- If your idea of investing heaven is a double-digit yield, then you'll love this report. We've found a security paying 12% that could also throw off enormous capital gains once investors recognize its true value.

Report #2: The Safest International Dividend-Payer on Earth -- You'll have full access to the name and profile of the single stock we've designated as the world's safest income stock. Although there are no guarantees in investing, this stock is perhaps the most stable dividend payer out of the hundreds of companies we analyzed.

Instant Access to my High-Yield International Portfolios -- To track our results, we add our favorite securities to one of our two model portfolios -- the "Ultra High-Yield" Portfolio and the "Reliable Income" Portfolio. As of December 12th, our average current holding was up 76.6% and 39 out of  42 positions were in positive territory.

For the next 60 days, you can take the time you need to decide if High-Yield International is what you're looking for. If not, simply contact our customer service team for a full refund -- less a 10% processing charge.

I'll tell you how to get started and gain immediate access to High-Yield International -- including Elliott's full portfolio of high-yield holdings -- in a moment. But first I want to tell you about one more piece of research we've been working on...

The 3 Best International High-Yield
Stocks to Hold Forever

As I mentioned earlier, I co-founded StreetAuthority a decade ago.

I got into this business because I have a passion for the markets. I bought my first stock when I was still in high school -- while most of my buddies were sneaking beers.

Over the years, I've bought and sold literally millions of dollars worth of stocks. And today, I pay salaries of several million dollars per year to employ some of the smartest investment minds in the country. But before that, I made every investment decision in the company myself.

In other words, I know what makes a good investment... and what makes a bad investment.

But over the past few years -- especially during the teeth of the recession -- I noticed something disturbing.

Thousands... even millions of investors starting dumping what I knew were good investments that should be held for the long term.

I backed up the truck on these stocks. Take a look at a few of my personal buys during the bottom of the last bear market...

As the co-founder of an investment research firm, it bothered me investors were dumping what I saw as unbelievable opportunities. And even worse, investors were selling some of the most dominant companies on the planet -- the exact type of stocks I like to buy and hold forever.

Ever since, I've been throwing around this idea in my head of creating a list of stocks that investors could hold forever. They could simply buy the shares and forget about them.

They wouldn't have to worry about what the market is doing... or interest rates... or GDP... or inflation.

Basically, I wanted to show investors that investing doesn't have to be complicated. And you don't have to watch the stock market every day to make money.

All you have to do is find a handful of companies that enjoy huge (and lasting) advantages over the competition... companies that pay their investors each and every year by dishing out fat dividends... and companies that are buying back massive amounts of their own stock.

These are the kinds of companies that can make you money no matter what. Once you find them, the rest is simple -- just buy their shares and hold forever.

So a while back, I did just that. I put together a report that focused on my favorite stocks to hold forever. And sure enough, that report turned into one of the most popular advisories StreetAuthority has published... ever.

That made it a no-brainer to decide what we needed to provide readers of High-Yield International.

So we went on the hunt for the same sort of stocks -- only this time, with a focus exclusively on international income stocks.

We just put my findings into a special research report, titled The 3 Best International Income Stocks to Hold Forever.

In this report, we detail the three high-yield stocks from abroad that Elliott and I think you should buy, forget about, and hold forever. It even includes one idea that has soared more than 700% since it first went public back in 2004.

I've decided to include this report at no extra charge with your subscription to our monthly High-Yield International advisory.

Keep reading to see how to sign up and receive this report... plus lock in a major discount...

A Discount of 50% Off the Masthead Price

The masthead price for High-Yield International is $794 per year. That's because we put an enormous of time, money, and effort into our research. It's not always easy to research some of the international high-yield plays we find. We have to recoup our costs.

But sign up through this offer and you can start your 60-day test of High-Yield International for 50% off the masthead rate.

You'll pay just $397 for one year of my monthly advisory. This includes...

12 Issues of High-Yield International -- Each issue includes full analysis of Elliott's favorite income plays... plus his "High-Yield International Stock of the Month" -- the one high-yield security he likes most.

Report #1: The Most Undervalued 12% Yield on the Planet  -- If your idea of investing heaven is a double-digit yield, then you'll love this report. We've found a security paying 12% that could also throw off enormous capital gains once investors recognize its true value.

Report #2: The Safest International Dividend-Payer on Earth -- You'll have full access to the name and profile of the single stock we've designated as the world's safest income stock. Although there are no guarantees in investing, this stock is perhaps the most stable dividend payer out of the hundreds of companies we analyzed.

Report #3: The 3 Best International Income Stocks to Hold Forever -- The plan is simple. Buy these high-yield stocks, forget about them, and hold them forever. You'll receive full profiles of the top 3 stocks we've tagged with my exclusive "forever" designation.

Instant Access to my High-Yield International Portfolios -- To track our results, we add my favorite securities to one of my two model portfolios -- the "Ultra High-Yield" Portfolio and the "Reliable Income" Portfolio. As of December 12th, our average current holding was up 76.6% and 39 out of  42 positions were in positive territory.

But remember, you'll have the next 60 days to decide if you like our research or not.

If you don't like it, we won't get my feelings hurt. Simply call our dedicated customer service team before your 60 days is up and we'll send you a full refund, minus a 10% processing fee. You'll be able to keep the reports, free of charge.

To get instant access, subscribe now.

All the best,

Paul Tracy
Co-Founder,  StreetAuthority

Disclosure:  Paul Tracy owns shares of MA and AWF. FLY and AWF are High-Yield International model portfolio holdings. StreetAuthority owns shares IBM, SLW, and AWF as part of the company's "real money" portfolios. In accordance with company policies, StreetAuthority always provides subscribers with at least 48 hours advance notice before buying or selling any securities in any "real money" model portfolio. Members of our staff are restricted from buying or selling any securities for two weeks after being featured in our advisories or on our website, as monitored by our compliance officer.

(C) Copyright 2012 StreetAuthority, LLC. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Please note that we are not a registered investment firm or broker/dealer. Readers are advised that the material contained herein should be used solely for informational purposes.

We urge you to always conduct your own research and due diligence and obtain professional advice before making any investment decision. StreetAuthority will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a reader's reliance on information obtained on our web site. Our readers are solely responsible for their own investment decisions.

Figures shown in the preceding webcast represent returns for individual stocks only. All investments can be volatile, and all returns will be reduced by fees and expenses. Below are the returns for StreetAuthority's High-Yield International newsletters.
 

Newsletters (Model Portfolios)	Average Returns of Current Portfolio Holdings*	Current Holdings Showing Gains	Current Holdings Showing Losses
High-Yield International	+77%	39	3
* as of December 12, 2012