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5 Dividend ETFs Doling Out Monthly Dividends

Looking to smooth-out your retirement income? Then these five monthly dividend ETFs are for you.

Why You Need to Sell Your High-Yield Bond ETF NOW

The downside potential far outweighs any remaining upside in high yield bonds. If you own high-yield bond ETFs such as HYG and JNK, now is the time to sell.

It’s Time to Sell High-Yield Bonds

High-yield bonds and ETFs such as HYG and JNK, have delivered great five-year returns, but there's no longer enough return potential to offset the risks.

5 Stocks to Sell in March

After February's rally, it's time to take money off the table in stocks whose prices are improving faster than fundamentals. See 5 stocks to sell in March.

Caution! The Facts They Are a-Changin’

Credit spreads widened last week, a possible signal of credit weakness. Caution is advised in your market outlook.

Risk Signals Building, But Tops Take Time to Build

Market signals may show short term weakness today, but if they continue to flash it could be cause for concern. Look at these charts for guidance and advice

4 Key Market Charts to Watch in Early 2014

Investors hoping that 2014 will repeat the bull market in 2013 should consult these 4 charts during the year to find which way the momentum is heading

International Dividend ETFs Offer Unique Value for 2014

With U.S. monetary policies up in the air for 2014, international dividend equity ETFs are good options for investors to chase high-risk, high-reward plays.

4 Reasons Why It’s Safe to Buy Bonds Again

With concerns about tapering and the debt ceiling now in the rear-view mirror, there's little standing in the way of the bond market.

Trade of the Day: iShares High-Yield Bond ETF (HYG)

Many traders don't really understand bonds. But a bearish opportunity in the iShares High Yield Bond ETF (HYG) is emerging, and is worth the explanation.

Yes, You Can Still Make Money in Bonds

The third-quarter outperformance of high-yield bonds and other credit-sensitive bond market segments might hold a clue about what's to come.

Muni Bonds’ Appeal Has Just Gotten Broader

Municipal bonds now offer extremely attractive after-tax yields even for those in the 25% and 28% tax brackets. How will this impact the outlook for munis?

Starved for High Yield? Wait a Little Longer

Higher-yielding areas of both the bond and equity markets have rallied hard off of their June 24 low. How long can the move in high yield continue?

How Long Will QE Keep the Market Buoyed?

Ben Bernanke won't change a thing for some time. That means the market has a floor, so investors should stay invested.

Nervous About High-Yield Bonds? You Don’t Have to Be.

Avoid the high-yield bubble via target maturity funds, which offer competitive yields with lower risk than traditional HY bond funds.

How Long Can High-Yield Bonds Rally?

The prolonged rally in high-yield bonds has exceeded even the most bullish expectations. What needs to happen for high yield to keep climbing from here?

Senior Loans: Red-Hot, But Know What You’re Getting Into

Senior loans have suddenly become the newest hot investment in bonds, if the flows into this ETF are any indication. But investors should familiarize themselves with the risks.

Utilities: Big Gains, But Rising Risks

The utilities sector has surged to a 15%-plus gain this year, but the group could suffer if the rally in defensive stocks peters out.

What Bonds’ Rolling Correction Says About the Future

The bond market is now nearly eight months past its peak, but the decline has been gradual thus far. Is this slow-motion downturn just what the Federal Reserve wants?