Income Opportunities: Offsetting Low Yields in a Portfolio

With many investments offering yields below historical averages, building an income portfolio today is not as easy as it used to be, and simply accepting lower yields may not satisfy investors’ needs. This note frames the challenge for income investors and offers a practical example of how modest allocations to midstream MLPs and closed-end funds can help offset lower yields from other investments. 
BY SARAH GRIECO

Read to learn more:  https://insights.alerian.com/income-opportunities-offsetting-low-yields-in-a-portfolio

 

 

 

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