Bryan Perry's Cash Machine: Double-digit Income Investing

Weekly Update: February 5, 2010

Equity Markets Drift Lower on January Jobs Report

With yesterday's more than 200-point sell off in the Dow still fresh on investors' minds, the equity markets continued to fall lower in trading today. The market truly hates uncertainty. But as I reminded investors at the World MoneyShow in Orlando this week, corporate balance sheets look great and the economy is showing marked improvement.

So in today's Cash Machine update, I'll discuss this week's market action, focusing particularly on what's causing the sell off and why it's presenting a great buying opportunity in high-yield assets. Read

Monthly Issue: January 2010

Hot Earnings Expectations Amidst the Winter Cold

The backdrop for a higher market for the first quarter of 2010 is firmly in place, as the domestic economic rebound continues -- thanks in large part to the weak dollar and low interest rates. Plus, fund managers are still scrambling to get invested, and starting next week, we should see companies reporting solid fourth-quarter earnings. All of which is providing a very real catalyst for higher stock prices in the near term.

So in the January issue of Cash Machine, I'll discuss my thoughts on the current market, and what that means for our strategy and high-yield investments in the near term. In addition, I have a couple new recommendations for the Cash Machine portfolios that are timely purchases given my market expectations for January. And I'll also take a closer look at each of our current recommendations, pointing out which ones we should sell, which ones are great buys and which ones we should continue to hold.

So far, 2010 looks like it should be another good year for high-yield investors. Read

Watch List

I'm always looking for new investment opportunities to add to our portfolios. Here's what I'm researching right now and will let you know if any of these companies meet my buy criteria. Be sure to check back often.

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Compare & Contrast

The compare and contrast feature includes a table of guaranteed yields reflecting current yields as a way to compare risk-free investments versus recommendations within the Cash Machine service. Having a handle on what Jumbo Certificates of Deposit, Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Ginnie Mae's and Money Markets are paying provides important reference points for investors stepping outside these traditional and ultra-safe investments.

Yields determined as of 1/07/10.

Securities	Yield
30-Day Treasury Bill	0.02%
1-Year Treasury Note	0.40%
5-Year Treasury Note	2.62%
10-Year Treasury Note	3.85%
30-Year Treasury Bond	4.69%
Taxable Money Market	1.64%
Tax-Exempt Money Market	0.38%
1-Year Certificate of Deposit	1.90%
5-year Certificate of Deposit	3.29%
SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)	2.07%
The Average Cash Machine Investor	8.69%

What will the Cash Machine portfolio focus on in the medium-term?

We'll continue to focus on export markets to the Pac Rim economies, corporate debt with shorter durations, tax-advantaged income from MLPs, covered call income ...

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Resources & Tools

For more than three years, Bryan has brought his expertise on high-yielding investments to the Cash Machine service. His main goal is to help income investors craft a portfolio that will pay a reliable income even during the worst of times. Read

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I am 66 years old, and I want an extra income when I retire completely. And the 25% Cash Machine gives this to me, and Bryan is doing great. I am building my extra cash up every month.

— J. Dobbins, FL