Quote Originally Posted by Ohdoyle View Post
I am keen to rekindle this thread somewhat.

I am coming back to share investing after having my capital tied up in property for about 5 years.

It recently occurred to me that theres alot of people who previously relied on term deposits for income who are now getting about .5% after tax.

I am thinking that as interest rates continue to track lower that more and more of these people will start to see a 2 to 3 percent net divedend yield as very attractive.

As a result I am keen to invest in largely well known companies with a good yield. GNE is standing out to me as one but interested in any others out there.

I am also considering the DIV. Smartshares, admittedly a lazy option, but a simple way to diversify and they seem to have a reasonably solid track record of paying divedends.

Anyone else thinking along a similar strategy or have any recommendations.

For those with a taste for the US market & risk - there are a number (many being repriced) which are north of 10%
quite a number paid quarterly and a few monthly (pre-tax)