market ace -- let me clarify -- there is no intention to suggest limitation to US stocks by equity income investors. in fact the article said "the need to think an invest globally more so than in prior years". this was simply an article about the US stocks universe -- I also agree with THolfer that there are substantial income opportunities in US stocks well beyond the 2-3% you mention -- some from trusts as you mention and some from regular corporations -- note that my emphasis was on "conservative" end-stage equity investors, so it may be inappropriate to look at too many small or obscure equities for them -- conservatism by its nature trades some upside for some greater stability
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