1.   As for individual stocks, utilities will likely provide the dividend streams that are comparable to your bond holdings.

2.   I need an investment with no load, a dividend stream, and security.

3.   Instead, ask the fund to set up a regular dollar-denominated dividend schedule which represents a little less than the anticipated dividend stream.

4.   The best strategy is to set a fixed amount to be withdrawn each month -- an amount which is a little less than the expected dividend stream.

5.   These assets throw off additional income, increasing the dividend stream.

6.   These portfolio holdings kept the dividend stream up, but then took their toll in the form of declining net asset values.

7.   They are also considered to be the most defensive stocks because their dividend stream shelters investors from economic swings.