At Blue Harbinger, we write a lot about individual stocks, but many investors seek more balance between stocks and bonds. High income and lower volatility are attractive qualities of a balanced portfolio. This report shares our thoughts, and a few specific ideas, on a balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds.

If you like high yield, low volatility, discounted prices, reduced interest rate risk, and improving businesses, then these fixed-to-floating rate preferred units are worth considering for a spot in your diversified income-focused investment portfolio.

If you are looking for a high-yield preferred that just sold-off inappropriately (i.e. a baby that’s been thrown out with the bathwater), and one that also offers lower volatility and protection again the risks of rising interest rates, you might want to consider these fixed-to-floating preferreds, currently yielding nearly 10% and having just sold-off following the FERC’s MLP ruling on Thursday.

This attractive high-yielder is worth considering if you like big dividends and reduced volatility. It won't generate huge price appreciation, but if you are an income-focused investor this nearly double digit yield may be just what you're looking for.

Energy names continue to lag the broader market this year, including many offering attractive high yields. This article shares performance data on 75 high-yield energy companies that have sold-off, and then highlights four of our favorites from the list.

If you’re looking to add a little diversity to your investment portfolio, then this stock is worth considering, especially after the recent market wide sell-off.