1. Retirees prefer diversified fixed-income portfolios for stable income and risk mitigation; 2. JPC's portfolio is well-diversified across asset types and geographies, with a significant portion in investment-grade securities; 3. The article examines the fund's current valuation to determine if its 10.1% yield is suitable for a retirement portfolio.

1. The author discusses the current market conditions and the importance of long-term investing despite market volatility. 2. The article introduces the SWAN strategy, a three-bucket system for investment, aiming for consistent income and lower volatility. 3. The three buckets include dividend growth investing, high-income funds, and a rotational or hedging bucket to protect against market downturns.

1. Samuel Smith discusses his high-yield investing strategy focusing on value investing principles, avoiding overly high yields, and ensuring dividend sustainability. 2. He emphasizes the importance of diversification with precious metals, defense stocks, and market makers to hedge against economic downturns and geopolitical events. 3. Smith recommends combining ETFs like SCHD, JEPI, and JEPQ for a balanced, diversified portfolio with steady income and inflation-beating growth.