Investors of all walks around the globe have been on the hunt for yield amid this historically low-rate environment. With central banks on all fronts committed to offering up seemingly never-ending stimulus programs, many have been scouring the markets for income-producing securities in lieu of chasing after risky capital gains given the towering list of economic uncertainties. Luckily, the ETF universe is vast, and when it comes to current income, investors have several dozen options [see also Monthly Dividend ETFdb Portfolio]. Investors can look to several different corners of the exchange-traded market for juicy yields; dividend ETFs are likely the most common starting point, while High Yield Bond ETFs can also beef up your portfolio’s current income without necessarily taking on excessive risk. One particular asset class that is often overlooked is the preferred segment of the equity market [see also Commodity Plays In The 2012 Dividend Aristocrats]. While preferred shares don’t necessarily feature the same upside [...] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: July 2012 ETF Roundup: Launches, Filings, And Closures Global X Launches “Super Income” Preferred Stock ETF (SPFF) Van Eck Adds Ex-Financial Preferred Stock ETF Canada ETFs: 9 Ways To Play ETFs That Should Be Commission Free But Aren’t