In this article I outline why I think Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ ) is a compelling investment that offers the best of two worlds. It has a high dividend yield that income investors desire and I believe it has capitalAs an individual investor nearing retirement I am trying to build my financial assets in order to have a fulfilling retirement. I am interested in trading both long and short; or at least using inverse ETFs, to take advantage of market declines. Having long term and short term trading stra ...