Michael Foster

Michael Foster

Contributor|Investing

Michael Foster has written on stocks, funds and high income assets for a variety of outlets since 2010, and he also works as a consultant for many hedge funds and investment banks. A former professor of linguistics and language theory, he quit academia when he achieved financial

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How Return Of Capital Can Lead Closed-End Fund Investors Astray

The funny thing about that big yield is that it tends to attract naysayers who will tell you that these funds are just charging fees and giving you back your capital.

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2,321 viewsDec 27, 2024

Don’t Make This Dividend Investing Mistake In 2025

The thing most people love about closed-end funds (CEFs) is, well, pretty straightforward: the dividends! These income plays kick out average yields of 8.7%!

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43,383 viewsDec 24, 2024

My Top Retirement Strategy For 14% Dividends In 2025

Not many people know this, but if you really want to diversify—deftly balancing and rebalancing to maximize (and protect) your gains, you need to invest in CEFs

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47,570 viewsDec 21, 2024

How To Get 11% Dividends And Wealth Protection In 2025

With corporate bonds, we can take part in the strong economy and the enthusiasm that’s boosting stocks while also moderating the risk in our portfolio.

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540 viewsDec 17, 2024

America Vs. The World? Both Can Win With These 8%+ Dividends

If you’re mainly holding US stocks, you might be wondering if, after all these gains, now is a good time to focus more on foreign shares.