This “Crisis-Resistant” Fund Yields 6.7% (and crushed stocks)

Today we’re going to dive into a corner of the market where 6%+ dividends are everywhere. What’s more, the funds behind these payouts have crushed the S&P 500 for decades—even during the financial crisis. I’ll also introduce you to a specific fund that’s throwing off a 6.7% payout every month, and should be on any income investor’s radar. More on that shortly. First, I’m talking about real estate—and in particular a group of closed-end funds (CEFs) that hold high-yielding real estate investment trusts (REITs), companies that own properties ranging from seniors’ homes to cell towers. Yes, real estate—the sector at the heart of the subprime-mortgage crisis.… Read more