Investment Ideas

Attractive 8.2% Yield: Discounted Price, Less Interest Rate Risk, Compelling Sector Tilts

If you like monthly income, then this attractive CEF is worth considering for a variety of reasons (e.g. discounted price, lower interest rate risk, attractive sector tilts, management, and more). However, there are also risks that should be considered (i.e. the focus on income over price appreciation, credit spreads, distribution coverage, and more). This article reviews the attractive qualities and risks, then draws some conclusions about who might want to consider this attractive high-yielder.

NRZ: Attractive 11% Yield, But Know The Risks

New Residential (NRZ) offers a very tempting 11% yield, but before diving in headfirst, investors should be aware of the big risks that this mortgage REIT faces. After explaining how NRZ makes money, this article reviews six big risks, followed by seven reasons why NRZ is attractive and may be worth considering, depending on your situation.

CBL's High-Yield Bonds Are Increasingly Attractive (6.1% Yield + Price Appreciation)

Every investor has their own unique needs and tolerance for risk, and no one has a working crystal ball. Nonetheless, by assembling a prudent mix of portfolio investments, every individual can increase their odds for success. And depending on your situation, if you’re looking for an attractive coupon payment, plus the prospects for some attractive price appreciation (perhaps far sooner than the bonds mature), CBL’s bonds are worth considering.

A Powerful Stock To Buy On A Pullback--Such As The Current Pullback

Consider buying these shares now to add some powerful long-term growth that is currently trading at an attractive price relative to its value. We'll explain why the shares are on sale, why they've got large long-term upside, and why if you can handle a tiny but growing 1.3% dividend-yield in your portfolio, they're worth considering... now.

KNOT Offshore: Tempting 10.3% Yield, But Know The Risks

KNOT Offshore Partners offers a tempting 10.3% yield, but investors should carefully consider the risks before purchasing. This article highlights 4 very attractive KNOT qualities, but also reviews 7 big risks that should be considered. KNOT is expected to release its financial results for the First Quarter of 2018 before opening of the market on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

TCAP's Liquidation: Not Ideal, But Still Attractive

If you are not aware, Triangle Capital announced last month that it is selling its investment portfolio to Benefit Street Partners for cash; and Barings will become the company’s new investment advisor. In our view, this liquidation is NOT ideal, however it is still very attractive for TCAP shareholders. Here’s why…

Blue Harbinger Portfolio Update: More Gains, More Upside

Our Blue Harbinger portfolios posted strong gains over the last month. They also delivered attractive yield, and we continue to believe they are positioned for healthy gains going forward. This report provides details on performance, and provides updates on some of the bigger movers (down and up) over the last month.

5.9% Yield Triton: The Real Reason It Sold Off

To some extent, it makes sense that the stock price of shipping-container company, Triton International (TRTN), keeps getting whipped around by moving credit spreads. However, the market is not giving this company enough credit for improving conditions within its niche industry, nor is the stock price correctly reflecting improving company-specific fundamentals.

MLP Sell-Off: Attractive High-Yield Fixed-to-Floating Preferred

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 High-Yield Low-Risk Investment is Worth Considering

The primary objective of most income-focused investors is to generate as much income as possible with very little risk. And there are smart ways to do this that are often overlooked because so much of the investment world is focused on maximizing total returns (instead of generating safe high income). This article highlights one such opportunity. Specifically, if you are an income-focused investor, this article explains why this particular 8.8% yield is attractive and worth considering.

Preferred Yields 10.9%, Paid Monthly: Growing Revenue, Shrinking Debt

With a 10.9% dividend yield (paid monthly), growing revenues, shrinking debt, and a very large total addressable market, the preferred shares of this healthcare IT company are worth considering if you are an income-focused investor. After providing an overview of the company, this article reviews the negative risks, which are greatly outnumbered by the positives characteristics, before finally drawing some conclusions on how you may want to “play” this very high-yield opportunity.