| current income n. Investment income earned from interest, dividends, rent, and similar sources, as opposed to that derived from increases in asset value. |
Current Income
The investment objective for a portfolio of securities to achieve a steady income.
Investopedia Commentary
Current income portfolios are often created for individuals in their retirement years because they need a steady income for living expenses.
A current income portfolio is moderately conservative, containing a large percentage of fixed-income securities. However, it also includes other assets such as blue-chip stocks with high dividends and annuities.
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