Why the Eurozone Debt Contagion is Telling Us That It’s Time to Buy Dividend Stocks, REITS and MLPs

With the escalating Eurozone -debt-contagion fears of recent weeks, a significant shift is taking place in the global stock-and-bond markets. The powerful bull cycle that grew out of the early March 2009 market lows - the quickest and strongest stock-market rebound of the past 50 years - has been losing some of its youthful verve as it matures. That means we can expect the pace of gains to moderate as asset classes (stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities) begin to differentiate themselves. But that doesn't mean the profit opportunities are gone. As that differentiation plays out, such income-oriented plays as high-yielding dividend stocks, real estate investment trusts (REITS) and master-limited partnerships (MLPs) will prove to be major beneficiaries, experiencing a handsome run-up in price. Shrewd investors will move into those investments before their prices increase. To see what stock-market sectors hold the most promise, please read on...