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I focus on accumulating assets that produce aggressive, growing income streams for the long term, rather than relying on capital gains. This article briefly reflects on the approach and selection criteria of previous portfolio articles and introduces a combined high-yield portfolio. Additions to this new portfolio include Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, for its strong distribution growth, and Power Corporation of Canada, for its consistent dividends.

Two Brookfield entities are making changes to avoid additional costs.

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) (the “Partnership”) and Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation (“BIPC”) (TSX, NYSE: BIPC) today announced their intention to complete a reorganization (the “Arrangement”) that maintains the benefits of Brookfield Infrastructure's business structure, while addressing proposed amendments to the Income Tax Act (Canada) that are expected to result in additional costs to BIPC if no action is taken.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners offers consistent FFO growth, a low payout ratio, and aims for 6-9% annual distribution growth, making it ideal for passive income investors. BIP invests in global infrastructure assets, benefiting from digitalization and inflation-protected cash flows, ensuring long-term FFO growth and stable distributions. The Partnership's diversified portfolio includes critical energy assets, with a strong focus on data centers, utilities, transportation, and midstream segments.

High-yield stocks have surged in recent months. However, recently, news hit that threatens to end the rally in much of the sector. We share which part of the high-yield space is likely going to benefit from this bad news, as well as how we are positioning our portfolio overall.

These utilities can generate a lot of dividend income.

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners will hold its third quarter 2024 conference call and webcast on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

AI is proving to be a major growth accelerant for Brookfield Infrastructure.

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) is set to benefit from declining interest rates, attracting institutional and individual investors towards its income-generating assets. BIP's operational performance remains strong with a 10% increase in funds from operations, driven by growth in its transport segment. Despite recent gains, BIP shares are still attractively valued at 11x forward FFO, offering a 9% FFO yield and a 4.6% dividend yield.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) have what it takes?