4 ETFs Yielding Over 12% That Are Actually Worth Buying

Double-digit yields are attracting investors, but many high-yield funds have historically paid eye-catching distributions for a few quarters before principal and relevance erode. Portfolio managers should be wary of chasing unsustainably high payouts—verify distribution sources, coverage and potential for capital erosion before allocating.

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Double-digit yields are attracting investors, but many high-yield funds have historically paid eye-catching distributions for a few quarters before principal and relevance erode. Portfolio managers should be wary of chasing unsustainably high payouts—verify distribution sources, coverage and potential for capital erosion before allocating.