Income Investing Strategies for 2026: Maximizing Yield in an Uncertain Market
Key Takeaways
- Intermediate-term bonds offer attractive yields and potential capital gains as rates fall.
- Attractive yields can be found in stocks domiciled in less popular markets such as the UK and Brazil.
- Credit spreads are tight, making corporate bonds less compelling despite improved fundamentals.
Investors searching for income faced a scarcity problem for much of the past decade—fixed-income yields were low, while reliable and growing cash flow streams were hard to come by. Higher interest rates have brought new income opportunities, particularly within fixed income, but risks remain: inflation’s bite, tight credit spreads, and elevated equity valuations.
In today’s market, the challenge isn’t simply finding income; it’s trying…
