US Preferred Stock Ishares ETF (PFF)
3 Preferred Stock ETFs for High, Stable Dividends
3 Preferred Stock ETFs for High, Stable Dividends
While you can easily purchase individual preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of prefe…
May 26, 2022
52 Super Deals and Discounts for 2020
52 Super Deals and Discounts for 2020
With a special nod to those of you spending more time at home, we found dozens of deals and discounts, plus ways to save (or make) money.
June 6, 2020
3 Preferred Stock ETFs for High, Stable Dividends
3 Preferred Stock ETFs for High, Stable Dividends
While you can easily purchase individual preferred stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) allow you to reduce your risk by investing in baskets of prefe…
October 14, 2019
My Preference for Preferred Stocks
My Preference for Preferred Stocks
Preferred stocks are having a great year. Here are six investments to buy into the category.
May 9, 2019
12 Alternative Strategies for High Yield and Stability
12 Alternative Strategies for High Yield and Stability
The return of volatility to the U.S.
October 24, 2018
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10 Funds to Buy for High-Yield Preferred Stocks
10 Funds to Buy for High-Yield Preferred Stocks
Preferred stocks – a high-yield asset that’s typically referred to as a stock-bond “hybrid” because it has characteristics of each – are treading wate…
July 11, 2018
7 Ways to Earn 4% to 6% from Dividend-Paying Stocks
7 Ways to Earn 4% to 6% from Dividend-Paying Stocks
Exchange-traded funds that own preferred stocks and steady-Eddie telecoms and utilities can provide safe and reliable payouts.
May 15, 2018
10 Best ETFs to Buy for Beginners
10 Best ETFs to Buy for Beginners
If you’re just starting to invest your money, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are one of the best places to begin.
March 20, 2018
10 Preferred Stock Funds for Safe, Substantial Yields
10 Preferred Stock Funds for Safe, Substantial Yields
Investors often must accept a bit more risk to get more income out of their investments – often, but not always.
December 13, 2017
Preferred Stocks Paying 5% or More to Income Investors
Preferred Stocks Paying 5% or More to Income Investors
These high-paying hybrid securities belong in most income portfolios.
December 2, 2016
Good Preferred Stocks Yielding 6% or More
Good Preferred Stocks Yielding 6% or More
Preferred stocks tend to pay more than than comparable bonds.
July 14, 2016
iShares U.S. Preferred Stock Total Stock Market ETF
iShares U.S. Preferred Stock Total Stock Market ETF
Preferred securities are stock-bond hybrids that pay fat dividends and behave a lot like bonds.
July 16, 2015
How to Earn Up to 7% Yield with Preferred Stocks
How to Earn Up to 7% Yield with Preferred Stocks
These odd stock-bond hybrids can deliver big returns. Consider buying them through an ETF to help spread the risk.
May 12, 2015
Don't Part With Preferred Stocks
Don't Part With Preferred Stocks
Following
big price
run-ups,
most income
categories
are no longer
cheap.
But neither
are they
overvalued.
January 5, 2015
Rake in 6% With Preferred Stocks
Rake in 6% With Preferred Stocks
The high yield of preferred stocks should be a garnish to your portfolio, not the main course, as you'll be taking on more risk.
November 3, 2014
Earn Dividends From Preferred Stocks
Earn Dividends From Preferred Stocks
Yields are superb, but these investments are riskier and more complex than you may think.
March 14, 2011