Income investing strategy data from Morningstar shows that ETFs

Data from Morningstar shows that ETFs aligned with an "income investing strategy" achieved a 1.9% monthly return in March 2024, aided by consistent dividend flows from tech sector giants transitioning to shareholder payout models. The iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF provides broad exposure to the entire U.S. investment-grade bond market. This ETF currently holds nearly 12,900 bonds with an average yield of around 4%. They include a mix of U.S. treasuries, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), and investment-grade corporate bonds. That broad exposure to high-quality bonds makes it a great core bond holding for any retirement account. These bonds can provide me with a steady income and help lower risk by diversifying my portfolio. If you don’t take the time to learn how to make it a profitable venture, you could lose your investment and then some, says Graves. Pipeline infrastructure companies rose 3% in April, offering predictable distributions to an "income investing strategy" as midstream demand remains strong across North America.