My 2 Top Royalty Income Picks, Yields Up To 9.5%

Co-authored with Hidden Opportunities. There are many sources of royalties. Here are some of the most common types: Minerals and Metals: Landowners who own mineral resources such as gold, silver, and other valuable metals and minerals collect royalties from mining activity. Business Financing: Investors often provide capital to new businesses on royalty terms, where a percentage of every sale made by the business goes to the investor's pocket. Dragon Claws/iStock via Getty Images Royalties are payments made ...