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I focus on safety with high-yielding stocks, showcasing three REITs yielding 8%-10%: Ladder Capital, NewLake Capital, and Starwood Property Trust. Ladder Capital offers an 8.2% yield with a diversified portfolio, strong balance sheet, and experienced management, ensuring safety and potential 20% annual returns. NewLake Capital, a cannabis REIT, yields 10.6% with solid financials and growth prospects, despite trading OTC and working on a TSX listing.

The market started 2025 with volatility, but I remain bullish due to favorable macroeconomic conditions and expected Fed rate cuts. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio mitigated downside risk despite market declines, generating $70.79 in dividend income and increasing forward annualized dividend income to $1,944.48. Diversification rules are crucial, with no sector exceeding 20% and no position over 5%, ensuring stability during market fluctuations.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential.

Most dividend investors seek solid passive income streams from quality dividend stocks.

Income investors should consider dividend stocks like Energy Transfer and Ladder Capital for steady cash flow and long-term wealth building. Energy Transfer offers a 6.6% yield, benefits from rising natural gas demand, and has strong financial management, making it an attractive value play. Ladder Capital, yielding 8.2%, carries a diversified, low-leverage loan portfolio and significant liquidity, positioning it well for growth.

The dollar surged 8% in 2024, fueled by the Fed's policy shifts and potential tariffs under President Trump. As inflation persists, the Fed's uncertain path adds volatility. Professional investors, including hedge fund managers, emphasize inflation protection. Infrastructure assets, particularly in renewable power and data centers, offer strong growth and income potential. Amid rising bond yields, I favor high-yielding stocks, especially in infrastructure and real estate, as these sectors benefit from inflation and offer stability and growth.

Rising interest rates have challenged commercial mortgage REITs, exposing weak businesses while highlighting resilient ones like Starwood Property Trust. STWD's diversified business model includes commercial mortgages, infrastructure lending, and real estate services, providing stability amid sector turmoil. Despite sector struggles, STWD has outperformed competitors, maintaining a steady dividend and delivering strong long-term returns.

GREENWICH, Conn. , Oct. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust (NYSE: STWD) today announced that the Company will release its third quarter 2024 financial results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 before the opening of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

GREENWICH, Conn. , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE: STWD) (the "Company") today announced that it has priced its private offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of its 6.000% unsecured senior notes due 2030 (the "Notes").

Starwood Property Trust offers a 9.5% dividend yield, providing a high-income opportunity in a low-yield market with diversified real estate investments. STWD's conservative management focuses on safer multifamily loans, reducing office exposure and enhancing resilience in a challenging commercial real estate environment. Despite a tight dividend coverage ratio, STWD's ability to recover costs from distressed loans and embedded gains in its real estate portfolio offer a buffer against losses.