Six Dividend ETF Ideas for 2011

As we enter year three of record low interest rates, many investors continue to face significant challenges in constructing a portfolio that delivers attractive current income without taking on considerable risks. With interest rates on investment grade fixed income securities pushed down, investors who require a constant stream of payments from their portfolios have been forced to get creative in their search for yield. Some have found attractive options in emerging market debt or junk bonds, while others have looked beyond fixed income to address a “yield deficiency.” Enter dividends, a powerful tool and investing strategy that may be attractive to various types of investors.... Read more