- Preferred stocks don't get much attention in the financial press, but after running the numbers, the valuations are compelling compared with the alternatives.
- Preferred stock carries tax breaks for investors - by my calculations, qualified preferred dividends are worth about 29% more on an after-tax basis than high-yield debt coupons for high-income investors.
- Why diversified investors should throw in an allocation to preferreds, and my "preferred" ETF for investing in preferred stock.
For further details see:
Preferred Stocks: Cut Your Taxes And Increase Your Income