Articles by David Fabian

Preferred stocks offer the distinction of being unique hybrid instruments with qualities of both stocks and bonds.

Vanguard ETFs have become a juggernaut in the world of passive investment management.

Love is in the air this Valentines week and many income investors are smitten with the returns of their high yield investments.

Income investors with large taxable accounts are consistently focused on maximizing their total return and minimizing the impact of taxes on their nest egg.

A reader recently sent me a question asking why you would own a bond fund when interest rates are on the move higher.

Retired investors are often looking for core exposure in funds that demonstrate low costs and steady income.

The closed-end fund marketplace is one of over 500 offerings that span virtually every global asset class.

Real estate stocks have taken a beating in recent months as rising interest rates derail the momentum of this beloved income sector.

It feels like we have almost packed a full year’s worth of stock market price action into just the last two weeks.

A hoard of cash in your portfolio is always a double-edged sword. It provides security, comfort, and the flexibility to deploy in virtually any asset class at any time.

Investors who have entered the retirement phase of their life cycle or place great importance on income often have tunnel vision for high yield investments.

Municipal bond funds are typically held for their tax-free income properties and low risk profile rather than their growth prospects.

Investors in closed-end funds have to contend with different risks and analysis criteria than ETF or open-ended mutual funds.

The arrival of new strategies within the closed-end fund (CEF) universe is always an interesting event.

One of the tremendous benefits of using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the ability to customize your exposure to target a specific theme.

The fear trade has been one of the most successful avenues for investors to take part in this year.