"The stocks in our Cash Cows portfolio keep the checks coming regardless of riots in Europe, revolutions in the Middle East, or natural disasters in the Pacific," says income specialist Neil George.

The editor of The Pay Me Strategy explains, "This doesn't mean that our Cash Cows won't occasionally see negative price action on a given day or week; but you can be confident that any price setbacks will be temporary.

"The the foundation of this portfolio is four core global bond investment funds.

"Between early November and mid-January, the normally staid municipal bond market plunged; and despite recovering off the lows, federally tax-exempt muni funds with an average credit quality of AA+ still carry yields of better than 6%," notes income expert Carla Pasternak.

The editor of High Yield Investing explains, "Launched in 1991, Nuveen Premier Insured Municipal Bond (NIF) is one of the longest-standing muni funds. It's managed by Nuveen, specialists in the muni area.

This post is part of Japan: A Special Report for Investors.

"Although some people may think it inappropriate, our job is to make readers aware of opportunities as they occur," says Glenn Rogers.

The contributing editor to Internet Wealth Builder explains, "Invariably, every major crisis creates such opportunities although they may only be suitable for aggressive investors. This one is no different.

"The question is: where to begin? Usually the best place to start is by looking at some of the securities that were hardest hit by the big sell-off that followed the disaster.

This post is part of Japan: A Special Report for Investors.

"Following the earthquake in Japan, the Nikkei 225 Index lost 18% in just 3 trading days, a worse decline than even the crash of 1987; the behavior of the iShares MSCI Japan Index ETF (EWJ) looks like a selling climax has occurred," says Marvin Appel.

The editor of Systems & Forecasts explains, "After a fast decline, the market bounced on unusually heavy volume. In this particular case, EWJ opened on March 15 with a loss of 7%. However, by the close, all of this loss was recouped on exceptionally heavy volume.

"Hunting for value these days is a tough task as this market rally has elevated so many stocks and ETFs to new 52-weeks with almost no buyable dips," suggests Jim Trippon.

The editor of ETF Profit Report explains, "Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) -- a new addition to our model ETF portfolio -- is one example of finding some value.

"The ETF is sitting 5.3% off its 52-week high just below $50 and even though this a high beta ETF, the trade set up we're looking actually keeps downside risk to a minimum.

"Gold rises with inflation and in times of crisis, like we have today; and, as a result, many countries are buying gold," says Mary Anne and Pamela Aden.

The long-standing resource sector expert and co-editors of The Aden Forecast explain, "They know it's the ultimate currency and gold is again taking its place in the global monetary system, as it has for thousands of years.

"The actions of the world's central banks tell the story. At the very least, this is going to keep upward pressure on gold in the years ahead.

"Floating rate securities are very timely, given the current interest rate environment; I'd like to increase my weighting in these securities now and Pioneer Floating Rate Trust (PHD) is the best way to accomplish that now," says income expert Amy Calistri.

The editor of The Daily Paycheck explains, "The closed-end fund is trading at a reasonable premium to its average. PHD is currently trading at a premium of 0.31% compared to its 52-week average of 1.67%.

"All floating rate funds were forced to trim their dividends as interest rates fell. PHD's last dividend cut was in May 2010, which was a little later in the interest cycle than the dividend actions taken by other funds.

The U.S. dollar staged dramatic back-to-back rallies on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. As the outlook for the U.S. economy continues to improve, money is flowing back into the dollar. A rising dollar has generally been bearish for stocks and commodities, so traders with significant exposure to risk assets may want to lighten up and take profits.

One place to consider putting some cash in the near-term is the PowerShares DB US Dollar Index Bullish ETF (UUP), which tracks the performance of the greenback versus a basket of foreign currencies. As has been the case with most of the pullbacks that have occurred in 2010, the likely next downside catalyst for global risk assets is another re-flaring of the sovereign debt crisis in Europe.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Oil prices have been on a roller coaster ride during 2010, and as we look ahead to 2011, "black gold" looms as one of the potentially most lucrative markets for investors around the world," says John Nyaradi.

The editor of Wall Street Selector explains, "For bullish investors wanting to participate in this market, my top pick for 2011 is the United States Oil Fund (USO).

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Bloomberg recently reported that China has recorded two straight months of reducing its holdings of Japanese debt; t.his suggests that the Japanese yen has reached the point where it's become too 'strong' for its own good -- or at least for China's taste," says global stock specialist Keith Fitz-Gerald.

The editor of The New China Trader explains, "Considering China has become the world's de facto financier, we'd be wise to pay attention.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"One of the easiest ways to participate in the long-term demand for corn, wheat, cotton etc. is with a soft commodity-based exchange traded fund," says Gene Inger.

The editor of The Inger Letter explains, "We recommend the PowerShares DB Agriculture ETF (DBA) as our top pick for 2011.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Financials appear to offer among the best opportunities for 2011," says ETF specialist Jim Farrish.

The editor of Sector Exchange explains, "Indeed, my favorite ETF idea for the coming year would be the First Trust Financials AlphaDEX ETF (FXO), a well diversified way to play the sector overall.

This post is one in a series in which more than 60 newsletter advisors share their Top Stock Picks for 2011. This special report is courtesy of TheStockAdvisors.com.

"Gold and silver were top performers in 2010. In fact, they've been top performers over the past eight to 10 years. We believe this will continue in 2011," says resource expert Mary Anne and Pamela Aden.

The co-editors of The Aden Forecast explains, "As the year was drawing to a close, gold hit an all time record high and silver reached a 30 year high. It was super bullish action. And it's not over yet.