High-Yield International: Frequently Asked Questions
- Do all the securities carry equal weight in the portfolios and do you follow any "guidelines" of asset allocation percentages?
- What exactly does the "risk meter" measure?
- Is it possible for you to indicate when dividends are qualified?
- Why do the dividend payout ratios in High-Yield International sometimes differ from those on other sites?
- I'm having difficulty looking up the stock symbols for some securities in your model portfolios.
- Could you explain the meaning of the "Ratings" system in the portfolio tables?
- How can I use High-Yield International to maximize returns?
- Why do the yields listed in High-Yield International differ from the yields on other web sites?
- Where can I find definitions of unfamiliar terms used in your newsletter?
- Can I email you with a specific investing or trading question?
Do all the securities carry equal weight in the portfolios and do you follow any "guidelines" of asset allocation percentages?
All the securities carry equal weight in the portfolios. I do not follow any asset allocation guidelines, but I do seek to not overweight any one sector. That said, I may tend to overweight MLPs as well as preferred shares and exchange-traded bonds, as these securities often provide a secure income stream and relatively stable returns.
