Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice 3160: The Yield Shield: Preferred Shares by Wanderer of Millenial Revolution on Investment Income
May 30, 2025
Explore the innovative concept of a 'yield shield' to safeguard retirement against sequence of return risk. Discover how integrating preferred shares—hybrid assets with stock and bond traits—can enhance cash flow for early retirees. The discussion dives into optimal asset allocation strategies and the advantages of higher-yielding investments in today’s low interest rate landscape. Listeners will learn about the benefits of these unique shares and the importance of thoughtful portfolio management.
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What are Preferred Shares?
- Preferred shares act as a hybrid between stocks and bonds offering higher dividends but limited ownership rights.
- Their behavior differs from common stocks, with price influenced by interest rate changes rather than company performance.
Preferred Shares Pay Higher Dividends
- Preferred shares pay dividends higher than common shares, typically around 5%, and these dividends qualify for favorable tax treatment.
- Their dividends are 'preferred' meaning they must be paid before common share dividends are cut.
Types of Preferred Shares
- There are three types of preferred shares: perpetual, floating, and fixed rate resets, each reacting differently to interest rate changes.
- Perpetual preferreds behave like traditional bonds; floaters thrive with rising rates, unlike perpetuals.