Invest in at least 25 stocks from various industries or an index fund for quick diversification ... An easy way to do this is by investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which own ...

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The Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is a popular way to gain exposure to global dividend-paying stocks.