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The big attraction of Ares Capital (ARCC 0.02%) for most investors will be its lofty 8.9% dividend yield. That compares very favorably to the scant 1.2% you could collect from an S&P 500 index fund.

Ares Capital (ARCC) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

BDCs, REITs, and MLPs offer attractive, sustainable yields due to pass-through structures and stable cash flow profiles. However, each of these sectors has its own unique quirks. I discuss several of these that are often overlooked by investors.

High-yield stocks can be powerful income and total return generators. However, many of them are at risk of a dividend cut. We share two big dividends that are at risk of cutting their dividends in the near future.

High-quality, high-yield stocks offer sustainable, growing dividends ideal for retirees seeking dependable passive income. I share some 6-10% yields that are getting very attractively priced. Both stocks provide income investors with the chance to lock in quality yields and double-digit total return profiles by buying the recent dips.

The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.

I prefer high-yield income stocks for recurring cash flow and low-stress investing. I highlight two such names that offer high yields and have large-scale businesses. Both are undervalued, giving investors both income and capital appreciation potential.

Traditionally, a large portion of equity returns has come from two factors - reinvested dividends and compounding. We present two income-focused approaches: a fund-based portfolio for hands-off investors and a stock-plus-ETF portfolio for active investors. Both strategies target a 6% income yield, capital preservation, and inflation-beating growth, but differ in maintenance ask and risk profiles.

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