Any invest in high yield stocks, or ETF's and made money over the long term? (junk bond, dividend)

[Mr Spock]

While stocks and ETF's that have a huge dividend (over 10% annually) have had their ups and downs if you put your money on January 2nd in a diversified group of EITS, Energy Trusts, High Yield Junk Bond ETF's and Business Development Corporations you would have got the monthly or quarterly dividends and some increase in your principal. In my opinion this is the best type of investment.

[bmw335xi]

It depends on your financial goals and risk tolerance. The best type of investment depends on the individual. I started with a couple thousand and now I'm at my all time high, almost about to surpass $200k. I would never have got to this point with bonds.

[Listener2307]

Originally Posted by Mr Spock

While stocks and ETF's that have a huge dividend (over 10% annually) have had their ups and downs if you put your money on January 2nd in a diversified group of EITS, Energy Trusts, High Yield Junk Bond ETF's and Business Development Corporations you would have got the monthly or quarterly dividends and some increase in your principal. In my opinion this is the best type of investment.

You may have included MLP's when you spoke of Energy Trusts, but if you didn't they have my vote. And there are probably a couple of preferred stock ETF's - PFF for one - that pay well.

And let me say once again that I am partial to monthly payers. There are plenty.