Avoid The High-Yield Fund Trap: My Blueprint For High Yield And High Returns

Retiring on passive income from dividends is a great way to reduce sequence of returns risk. Many investors generate this income from a basket of high-yield CEFs and ETFs. However, this strategy comes with a lot of risks and shortcomings.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 11, 2025

If I Could Only Buy 2 High-Yield Funds, It Would Be These

These two high-yield funds combine dependable income with exposure to some of the strongest long-term secular trends. They offer high yields that are backed by portfolios filled with high-quality companies. They also trade at very attractive valuations and provide strong dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 3, 2025

Mortgage REITs Hammer BDCs

BDCs have typically dominated. Mortgage REITs are back and out for dividends. Or something like that. As BDCs plunged, mortgage REITs gained favor with high-yield investors, at least on a relative basis. Declining borrowing costs make investors more excited about the sector, but mortgage REITs prefer stability.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 14, 2025

Why I Don't Buy Mortgage REITs

Mortgage REITs (mREITs) offer high dividend yields. That makes them very popular among individual investors. Even then, we stay far away from them. Here is why.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 27, 2025

MORT: More Income, Lower Costs, And Better Stability Than REM

MORT is rated a buy due to its superior yield, historical performance, and lower expense ratio versus REM, rated a hold. MORT offers a higher, sustainable dividend yield (11.67%) and better diversification across holdings, making it attractive for income-focused investors. Favorable rate cut projections and declining mortgage rates create a strong tailwind for mortgage REITs, supporting both income and capital appreciation potential.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 12, 2025

Powell Pivot Sparks REIT Rebound

U.S. equity markets notched another series of record highs this week, surging into the weekend after surprisingly dovish commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, who hinted at imminent rate cuts. Powell used his final Jackson Hole speech as Fed Chair to deliver a clear policy pivot, an unexpected reversal after months of insistence that tariff-related inflation warranted a hawkish framework. Markets were equally relieved by the policy-focused nature of Powell's speech amid speculation that the address may be used instead as a potential defiant sermon on central bank independence.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 24, 2025

Ellington Credit: High Yield, Speculative CLO Fund

Ellington Credit: High Yield, Speculative CLO Fund

Seeking Alpha • Aug 21, 2025

Behind The (Revised) Curve

U.S. equity markets fell sharply this week, while benchmark interest rates retreated to three-month lows, after revised employment data showed that job growth was far weaker than initially reported. The BLS payrolls report showed softer-than-expected hiring in July and the steepest two-month downward revisions to jobs growth since 2020, raising concern that the Fed may be "behind the curve." The downward revisions came days after Fed Chair Powell used it as the primary evidence for "solid" labor markets, which justified the FOMC's decision to keep rates in "restrictive" territory.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 3, 2025

Seven High-Yielding ETFs to Help Keep Your Portfolio Safe

The Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF, for example, invests in large-cap companies with a strong history of dividend growth.

24/7 Wall Street • Jul 28, 2025

What I Wish I Knew Before Investing In Dividend Stocks

Dividend investing has been extremely rewarding for me. However, I have learned several very expensive lessons along the way. I share four very important - yet seldom discussed - lessons in this article.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 26, 2025