Investment income is a key portion of total return, and I fully understand the impetus for investors to seek high-income securities. An 8% yielding portfolio can finance a greater standard of living than a 5% yielding portfolio so increasing one’s dividend yield can feel like getting a raise. This article will discuss 3 high-yield opportunities that are well-supported by high-quality assets, but to understand why these opportunities are special, I want to start by looking at the other side of the coin which ...