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Market outlook and shares to buy
Although capital growth will be constrained, investors are being paid to wait for the next bull market via attractive dividend yields. Evans & Partners' MIKE HAWKINS explains how to take advantage of current market conditions, and nominates stocks that meet his yield criteria.
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| Yield basics |
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Five yield traps
Christine St. Anne, Morningstar Know how to avoid companies that promise high yields, but fail to deliver.
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Fabulous franking
Michael Kemp, author In a low-return environment, franking can make a big difference.
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LIC dividends and discounts
Toni Case, thebull.com.au The big LICs have a good dividend record and are trading at larger-than-usual discounts.
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| More advanced yield strategies |
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Benefits of borrowing
Julie McKay, Bendigo Wealth Conservative margin lending strategies have more appeal as yields rise and interest rates fall.
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Use ETFs for yield
Drew Corbett, BetaShares Low-cost exchange traded funds are becoming more popular with income-seekers.
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Boost income with instalments
Rebecca Fesq, CitiGroup Learn about the features, benefits and risks of ASX-listed instalment MINIs.
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