Seven Deadly Sins of High-Yield Investing

In the world of high-yield securities, investors looking for outsize returns are often lured into securities that they don't understand, or they're simply tempted beyond their personal discipline to investigate how that yield is being supported. So how do you know which ones to avoid?

There are some big red flags to be aware of that can trap investors. They're known as the Seven Deadly Sins of High-Yield Investing.