Michael Foster has written on stocks, funds and high income assets for a variety of outlets since 2010, and he also works as a consultant for many hedge funds and investment banks. A former professor of linguistics and language theory, he quit academia when he achieved financial
An 8% Dividend Plan For This Skittish Market
Current market anxieties are driven by a Chinese AI startup, Moonshot AI, and escalating Middle East oil tensions, echoing past periods of uncertainty.
Avoid These 3 CEFs To Protect Your Retirement Portfolio
Most investors love to talk about their winners. That’s understandable, but it’s still a shame, because losing investments can often teach us a lot more.
Why This 15.3%-Paying CEF Is Making Big Changes
Imagine a credit fund that yields 15.3% and is built to deliver strong returns in all rate environments. That’s the promise of this closed-end fund (CEF).
REITs Are Surging In 2026, But This 8.4% Dividend Is Still On Sale
In December 2025, things looked rough for our favorite high-yield real estate investment trusts (REITs)—and the 8%+ paying closed-end funds (CEFs) that held them.
This Growing 6.5% Dividend Is Cheaper Than An Index Fund
We started 2026 bullish. We still are. Why? AI, sure. But the real answer is simpler: The data simply tells us that the US economy is stronger than most people think.