The Kiplinger Income 25

With interest rates so low and markets so volatile, the magic word these days is dividends. We at Kiplinger’s Personal Finance get a steady stream of questions from readers seeking the best ways to invest in the lowest-risk/highest-yield dividend-earning investments. That’s why we are introducing the Kiplinger Income 25, our choices for the top 25 investments that reliably deliver yields of at least 4% with manageable risk. Modeled after the Kiplinger 25, the list of our favorite no-load mutual funds, the Kiplinger Income 25 brings together our favorite sources of high dividends and interest. The list includes traditional mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed funds, as well as stocks, specialized energy securities and real estate investment trusts. Using our list, you can check daily pricing and performance by clicking the ticker symbols provided in our table. There are also valuable investing ideas for everyone. Our picks are places to go for a high income stream, the expectation of regular dividend increases and the comfort you get from arranging for income derived from an array of sources.