The recent rumble on Wall Street coupled with looming fears over rising interest rates has prompted many investors to re-examine their portfolios. More specifically, investors who rely on the current income stream from their portfolios have likely been thinking of prudent ways to more favorably re-position their holdings over the coming months. We recently had an opportunity to talk with David Fabian, a managing partner at FMD Capital Management, whose firm specializes in actively managed ETF portfolios. David offers his insights below on how investors can utilize ETFs to build an income portfolio [see our List of ETF Friendly Advisors]: ETF Database (ETFdb): What are the key components of a successful income portfolio? David Fabian (DF): A successful income portfolio is made up of multiple asset classes that include: dividend paying equities, fixed-income, and alternative income strategies. Most ETF income portfolios for retired or conservative investors are centered on core holdings in bonds […] Click here to read the original article on ETFdb.com. Related Posts: 5 ETF Alternatives to Troubled Treasuries 101 ETF Lessons Every Financial Advisor Should Learn Free ETF Trading: Comparing All The Options 2010: Year Of The Bond ETF Buy On The Dip Prospects: October 6th Edition