My Diversified, High-Yield Portfolio

I have created a diversified, high-yielding portfolio comprised of stocks, preferred stocks, ETFs, and closed-end funds. This portfolio has a current yield of 8.5% and is constructed to provide nice risk-adjusted returns. The performance of this portfolio will be updated every quarter going forward, and its total return will be compared to that of the S&P 500 (SPY). All of the holdings are detailed below. Portfolio Summary This high-yielding, diversified portfolio features 19 different holdings: 1. AESAY.PK - Aes Tiete SA - Brazilian utility company - AES owns and operates ten hydro power plants in the state of Sao Paulo. This recent Seeking Alpha article highlights the motivation for owning this investment: The economy is projected to grow by 5.5% this year. Currently, plenty of opportunities abound at attractive prices for long-term and yield-hungry investors. Those looking to gain some exposure to Brazilian equities can consider the fast-growing electric utility sector as this sector benefits strongly from economic growth. Brazil has the third largest electricity sector in the western hemisphere after the U.S. and Canada.... Read more