Dividend ETFs and bond funds can each play an important role in a retirement income strategy. Jack_the_sparow/Shutterstock
As investors near retirement or continue moving through their golden years, many seek regular streams of income to meet their immediate needs and hedge against inflation, as well as longevity risk. But investors still need to rely on some form of capital appreciation.
Two types of assets may provide both: dividend exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and bond funds. Each can offer investors regular income, as well as capital appreciation to strengthen their nest eggs well into multi-decade retirements.
