3 Easy Steps to Unlock Big 7.5% Dividends (Paid Monthly, to Boot)
September 04, 2023 at 05:00 AM EDT
Last Monday, we talked about the two biggest mistakes many investors make when buying high-yielding closed-end funds (CEFs). Today we’re taking the opposite tack and delving into three things to look for to pick the very best of these 7.5%+ payers for your portfolio. The upshot? If all three of these strengths are present, you likely have yourself a winner. But first things first—let’s talk a bit about what sets CEFs apart. These funds are different from ETFs and mutual funds in two key ways. CEFs have fixed share counts and generally can’t issue new shares to new investors (hence the “closed” in the name). … Read more