How to Find the Best High-Yield ETFs

Erratic market conditions often lead investors to seek out defensive investment options.

One such area of the market that could be given consideration in times like these is high-yield ETFs. While there are a number of ETFs out there with relatively high yields, a reasonable amount of due diligence should be done in differentiating between the potential alternatives.

For investors who are looking to go down the path of high-yield ETFs, the question arises, what characteristics are the most important to keep in mind?

"Quality, yield and safety," says Philip Yockey, President and Chief Investment Officer of Tactical Analytics, an independent private research company. ...