Yield-focused investors often underperform those who are seeking total return. Investors need a balanced portfolio that is focused on principal and income. A balanced-oriented investor seeks to reduce ...

Given the higher interest rate dynamics, it is finally possible for investors to devise truly yield-seeking strategies without taking excessive risk or receiving insignificant current income streams.

With the trading year coming to an end, many investors will be looking to reset for 2026. Should the S&P 500 close at about the same level it is trading at now on 12/31, we will print the third ...

Michael Saylor's Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) on Monday introduced a new preferred stock product: Series A Stride Preferred (STRD) is designed ...

Yield: It’s what drivers should do for pedestrians. But in the world of portfolio returns, yield isn't a life-or-death matter. In fact, price movements of stocks and bonds matter more. Together, price ...

Have you felt a sinking feeling in your bank account? The Federal Reserve has been lowering interest rates since late 2024, ...

Readers may hold bonds with different tax consequences. For instance, an investor or mutual fund may hold a municipal bond and a taxable corporate bond. Investors pay a different tax on the income ...

Editor's Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate as the Fed rate changes. CNBC Select will update as changes are made public. High-yield ...