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Ares Capital (ARCC 0.41%), the world's largest business development company (BDC), has been a dependable income investment for long-term investors. If you had invested $10,000 in its IPO on Oct. 5, 2004 and continuously reinvested your dividends, your investment would be worth $122,000 today and paying out nearly $10,700 in annual dividends.

It is rare to find investments with high yields, strong capital appreciation potential, and relatively low risk. However, there are exceptions to this. We discuss two of these opportunities with yields of 8-10%.

Retiring on dividends offers peace of mind, focusing on dependable cash flow rather than market volatility or portfolio value swings. Therefore, finding big yet low-risk dividends is ideal. We share 3 yields of ~8% that appear very well-suited for a retirement portfolio.

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.

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Blue-chip high yields are often looked to for stable and attractive passive income and total returns. However, several of these are on increasingly shaky footing right now. I detail why and share some examples in the article.

Ares Capital missed EPS expectations for Q1, but results were nonetheless very robust; ARCC grew its portfolio, and maintained high balance sheet quality, with a low non-accrual percentage. I rated Ares Capital a hold previously, due to its high-yield and high valuation multiplier. Ares Capital's diversified portfolio and first lien strategy, combined with 326% Y/Y growth in net commitments, highlight its growth potential.

These 10% yielders combine safety, growth, and big upside potential—perfect for living off dividends in retirement. Both are fully covering their dividends with cash flow and trade at attractive valuations—grab them while they're cheap. We also look at the risks facing each of them.