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With changing government administrations potentially becoming more favorable to the energy sector and with many of the stocks in that sector trading at a discount to historical valuations, midstream stocks are shaping up to be solid long-term investments right now.

The stock market sell-off is intensifying, with the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.55%) down 4.8% in the first three months of the year compared to an over 10% tumble in the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC -0.14%). Even quality growth stocks like Amazon (AMZN -1.05%) and Netflix (NFLX 0.05%) are falling.

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Energy Transfer (ET -0.59%) is the kind of business that an income investor would be attracted to. Its midstream assets produce reliable, fee-driven cash flows that help support a large and growing distribution.

If you're looking for stocks with consistent, predictable business models that pay attractive distributions and have robust yields, the pipeline sector is one of the best places to look. The sector as a whole is inexpensive versus historical levels, while the current environment is one of the best these stocks have seen in many years.

There are a lot of things about Energy Transfer (ET -0.85%) stock that an income-focused investor will find attractive. The big one is the roughly 6.8% yield that is backed by a growing distribution.

Energy Transfer (ET -0.85%) has been a terrific investment over the past year. The energy midstream giant's unit price has rallied 22.5%.

When a commercial aircraft encounters turbulence, a flight attendant will tell all passengers to return to their seats and buckle their seat belts. Some investors think a similar approach is appropriate when the stock market hits a rough patch.

The stock market has pulled back in recent weeks as traders have grown more fearful of a potential recession. Fortunately for us, short-term economic concerns often create lucrative opportunities for long-term investors.

Reinvesting dividends into attractively valued opportunities can maximize income streams and leverage the power of compounding for faster growth. Energy Transfer offers strong cash flow growth, driven by acquisitions and rising demand for natural gas and LNG. Starwood Property Trust provides income stability through diversified commercial lending, robust liquidity and conservative leverage.