Investing for income

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30 income-boosting shares
By: Richard Beddard I Thu, 02/08/2012 - 11:14

Richard Beddard considers what you should look for when hunting out the companies most likely to maintain an above-average dividend yield and reveals his top 30 hit list.

Focus on these funds in hunt for yield
By: Andrew Pitts I Mon, 25/06/2012 - 17:19

The quest for safe sources of income is getting harder as the financial crisis progresses, says Andrew Pitts. Find out where he thinks income investors should turn next.

10 companies that could boost your income
By: Faith Glasgow I Thu, 24/05/2012 - 12:32

Investing in the household names you use every day could be a way to earn extra cash. Here's an expert guide to 10 of the best companies to take a punt on.

Diversity the key to income funds
By: Helen Pridham I Tue, 22/05/2012 - 09:25

Investing in an array of asset classes and managers is a winning strategy as our inflation-beating income growth portfolio demonstrates, explains Helen Pridham.

Gems aplenty in the stockmarket depths
By: Nick Louth I Tue, 15/05/2012 - 11:05

Buy-and-hold preference shares can offer investors an inflation-beating, reliable income as well as share price growth at relatively little risk, says Nick Louth.

Location the key to buy-to-let success
By: Cathy Adams I Thu, 03/05/2012 - 12:38

Buy-to-let is firmly back in fashion and investors can grab tasty yields of 7% plus, says Cathy Adams - but picking the right area for rental potential is crucial.

Solid returns from infrastructure funds come at a cost
By: Fiona Hamilton I Wed, 09/05/2012 - 12:06

Infrastructure funds offer investors attractive yields and less volatility than equities. But are the benefits built to last? Fiona Hamilton reports.

10 shares that offer consistent dividends
By: Nick Louth I Fri, 04/05/2012 - 17:01

Reinvestment of dividends, rather than capital growth, accounts for the lion's share of returns on equities, which is why selecting companies with consistent and growing yields is so important, as Nick Louth shows.

Emerging debt attractions
By: Cherry Reynard I Thu, 03/05/2012 - 17:35

Gilts are out of favour but their emerging market equivalents are catching the eye of investors, as are corporate bonds, discovers Cherry Reynard.

Net a world of bumper returns
By: Faith Glasgow I Wed, 02/05/2012 - 09:29

Scouring the globe to grab income opportunities is growing in popularity, explains Faith Glasgow. Here, experts pick out funds and trusts for income investors to broaden their investment horizons.

PIBs offer stunning yields
By: Nick Louth I Sat, 21/04/2012 - 15:45

In the income sea you can net some mighty big yields by buying interest-bearing shares. Nick Louth explains how to fish successfully.

Investment trusts for income seekers
By: Fiona Hamilton I Mon, 23/01/2012 - 10:44

Income-seekers should bear in mind that investment trusts enjoy several advantages over their unitised counterparts, writes Fiona Hamilton. Our experts provide five of their best ideas.

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