Five ETFs With Sky High Yields

Investors have enjoyed the bull market that has been 2012, as a number of asset classes have experienced marked gains. But many are also aware that the growth in major equity benchmarks could come to a screeching halt at any time, especially if (and when) euro zone fears spark up again. To protect their portfolios against unpredictable markets, many investors have turned to income investing over the past few years, using dividends to procure the majority of their gains. But finding strong yields in an environment with record-low interest rates can be a tall order. Many investors feel that dividend-paying firms present strong plays because a cash payout to shareholders is typically a sign of a strong company; all of the crafty accounting techniques in the world couldn’t fake a dividend payout and many feel that these distributions comment on the overall health of a firm. For those seeking to [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: Highlighting The Kings Of The Dividend ETFs Tax Efficiency Report Card ETFdb Category Kings: Best Performers From First Half Of 2011 Three Bond ETFs With Juicy Yields Five ETF Picks For Your IRA