"Even after the recent bump in long-term yields, they remain too low to meet most investors' needs," says Marvin Appel.

The editor of Systems & Forecasts explains, "The iShares NAREIT Mortgage Plus Capped Index ETF (REM) appears to be a good solution for those seeking income in 2011; its current SEC yield exceeds 10%.

"About 2/3 of its holdings are mortgage REITs, which are companies that borrow at short-term rates and use the proceeds to buy mortgage-backed securities.

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"Procter & Gamble (PG), a long-time growth stock, is now in value territory based on its above-average dividend yield," says Marvin Appel.

The editor of Systems & Forecasts explains, "The stock is -- which has become a high dividend payer -- is recommended as a long-term holding in a conservative equity portfolio.

"Procter & Gamble, historically an expensive stock in terms of its dividend yield, has developed into a high dividend payer by the standards of the U.S. market.

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The editor of Systems & Forecasts explains, "As a result, we are finding that there is a lot of demand among investors for an investment program that can produce attractive levels of income without being too risky; as such, we are introducing a high income portfolio.

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"Home prices are becoming affordable again, so the decline in prices is likely more than half over," say Dr. Marvin Appel and Gerald Appel of Systems & Forecasts.

Meanwhile, the technical experts believe that long-term investors can now look to get back into the real estate investment market and recommend two ETFs that are based on rental REITs.

"Many analysts do not expect the financial markets to improve significantly until home prices stop falling. The pace of existing home sales remains low, and available inventory relatively high, both indicating that buyers are not yet able to step into the market at current prices.

"However, that could change within a year. Home prices are becoming affordable again, so the decline in prices is likely more than half over.

"The median home price is now more affordable to the median household than at any time since the start of 2004. My analysis suggests that housing prices will have to fall a bit more, but the housing market is not far from being reasonably valued for the first time in five years.

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