Higher Yield Income Options (With a Bit More Risk)
In the last post, we covered safe, reliable income picks — the kinds of investments you can count on for stability.
But what if you want higher income, faster growth, and you’re willing to take on a little more risk?
Here are four options per bucket to explore:
1. Dividend Stocks (Higher Yield Plays)
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Verizon (VZ) – Telecom giant, ~6–7% yield (risk: slow growth, high debt)
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Altria (MO) – Tobacco company, ~8% yield (risk: declining industry)
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Pfizer (PFE) – Healthcare with pipeline uncertainty, ~6% yield
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AT&T (T) – Telecom, ~7% yield (risk: debt-heavy, slow growth)
Higher dividend yields than “blue chips,” but with more business or debt risk.
2. REITs (Higher Yield Real Estate)
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Global Net Lease (GNL) – ~10% yield (risk: less stable portfolio)
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Rithm Capital (RITM) – Mortgage REIT, ~10–11% yield (risk: rate sensitive, but diversified)
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Medical Properties Trust (MPW) – Healthcare REIT, ~11–12% yield (risk: leverage + tenant issues)
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Energy Infrastructure / MLP Example: Enterprise Products Partners (EPD) – Pipeline operator, ~7–8% yield (risk: energy cycle exposure)
Mixing in energy infrastructure gives diversification beyond traditional real estate, but income can still swing with commodity markets.
3. Bond ETFs (Riskier Credit)
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HYG (iShares High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) – ~5–6% yield, “junk bonds”
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JNK (SPDR High Yield Bond ETF) – ~6–7% yield, similar exposure
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EMB (iShares Emerging Market Bonds) – ~6–7% yield, sovereign risk
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ANGL (VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF) – ~6% yield, bonds downgraded from investment-grade
Junk and emerging market bonds boost yield but come with higher default or geopolitical risk.
4. Covered Call / High-Yield ETFs (Aggressive Yield)
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MAGY (Defiance Magnificent 7 Covered Call ETF) – ~30%+ yield potential, concentrated mega-cap tech
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CHPY (Defiance China Internet Covered Call ETF) – double-digit yield, China tech exposure
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SOXY (Defiance Daily Semiconductor 2x Income ETF) – leveraged semiconductor exposure, very high yield but highly volatile
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BLOX (Defiance Blockchain Covered Call ETF) – blockchain/crypto income play, very high yield but volatile
These ETFs can deliver massive income, but they sacrifice upside growth and carry significant sector or leverage risk.
Tips & Tricks: Use these as “income accelerators,” not core holdings.
Example structure:
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Core = SCHD (dividends), VNQ (real estate), BND (bonds)
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Boosters = MAGY, MPW, or EPD for aggressive yield
Disclaimer: The information provided in this content is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor. All investing involves risk, May include by not limited to loss of principal. Always do your own research or consult with a qualified financial professional before making any financial decisions.
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