If I Could Only Buy 2 Investments While The Fed Hikes Rates

Rising interest rates could create serious pressure for consumers, corporations, housing, equity valuations, and the federal government's debt-servicing burden. However, there are some investments that are well-positioned for Fed rate hikes. I detail my two favorite places to invest that should be highly resilient in the current environment.

Seeking Alpha • 17 hours ago

UTG: Opportunity Coming As Pessimism Peaks On Rate Hike Fears

Reaves Utility Income Fund remains under pressure from rising rates, increased funding costs, and execution risks tied to data center exposure. UTG's 6.7% dividend yield reflects recent compression, but leverage and narrowing yield spreads intensify competitive headwinds versus other income instruments. Valuation premium over the utility sector has nearly closed, with UTG's P/E at 23x versus the sector's 16.7x, signaling much pessimism is now priced in.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 16, 2026

The 3 Investments I Would Not Want To Retire Without In 2026

Many popular forms of investing for retirement appear ill-suited to the current macro and market environment. Dividend growth investing also has some major vulnerabilities. I detail how I think investors can best mitigate these risks using 3 key investments.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 15, 2026

Undercovered Dozen: Blue Owl Capital, Archer Aviation, Apollo Commercial And More

The Undercovered Dozen series spotlights 12 lesser-covered stocks featured on Seeking Alpha. This curated selection aims to provide fresh investment ideas and foster community discussion around under-the-radar equities. Readers are encouraged to engage, share perspectives, and highlight additional overlooked investment opportunities.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 8, 2026

My Income Portfolio: The Knight's Move

Inspired by the horse race in the 2026 Palio di Siena, I made a financial move that I hope will be just as clever as the knight's move in chess. I decided to close out two positions in my Cupolone portfolio that I wasn't entirely convinced about, raising cash to reinvest when the opportunity arises. The purpose of this move is to use this liquidity in securities with better overall NAV performance and a greater likelihood of long-term success.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 3, 2026

UTG: Rate Hike Fears Have Created A Buy-The-Dip Opportunity

Reaves Utility Income Fund offers a compelling 6.68% yield after a 14% selloff, with a recent 5% distribution increase and 22-year track record of uninterrupted monthly payouts. UTG's income profile is the strongest in recent coverage, with a wide yield spread over Treasuries and robust demand from accelerating hyperscaler data center CapEx. The market's rate hike fears have repriced UTG, but its distribution proved resilient through past aggressive tightening cycles, supporting a 'buy the dip' stance.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 2, 2026

Reaves Utility Income Fund Section 19(a) Notice

Statement Pursuant to Section 19(a) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 DENVER, CO / ACCESS Newswire / August 31, 2026 / On August 31, 2026, the Reaves Utility Income Fund (NYSE American:UTG) (the "Fund"), a closed-end sector fund, paid a monthly distribution on its common stock of $0.21 per share to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 18, 2026. The following table sets forth the estimated amount of the sources of distribution for purposes of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and the related rules adopted thereunder.

Accesswire • Aug 31, 2026

Buy The Dip: 7-12% Yields Getting Way Too Cheap

Some of the very best high-yielding investments I have made over the years have been the least comfortable to make at the time I deployed capital into them. I share two such opportunities available right now. These companies offer high yields and trade at attractive valuations after selling off aggressively recently.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 31, 2026

5-15% Yields: The Ultimate 6 Monthly Dividend Mix For Early Retirement

Monthly dividend stocks are attractive income instruments, especially for retirees. I share a powerful mix of 6 high-quality monthly dividend payers. These monthly dividend payers yield between 5-15% and have strong underlying quality.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 19, 2026

AI Is Not A Bubble: 4 Income Ideas To Ride The Wave

I remain bullish on AI-driven growth, favoring a diversified, income-oriented portfolio to capture sustained sector upside while mitigating bubble risks. Shifts from R&D to CAPEX among hyperscalers and evolving chip utility support a durable earnings expansion, not just accounting-driven EPS growth. My core AI income sleeve blends STK, SMH, UTG, and BUI, targeting a consistent ~4.2% yield with annual rebalancing for risk control and capital appreciation.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 18, 2026