Retire On Dividends: My Near-Perfect REIT, BDC, And MLP Trio

REITs, BDCs, and MLPs are structured to be powerful income machines. I detail a REIT, BDC, and MLP that I think are ideal for retiring on dividends. I also share some risk factors to keep in mind for each of them.

Seeking Alpha • Jun 8, 2026

Why Pipeline Income Investors Are Betting on Energy Transfer and Enterprise Products

Global X MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:MLPA) pays quarterly cash distributions sourced almost entirely from operating cash flows of U.S.

24/7 Wall Street • Jun 2, 2026

5 ETF Areas Trading at a 52-Week High

AI momentum, defensive investing and elevated energy prices are pushing several ETF areas to fresh 52-week highs in 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • May 20, 2026

My Favorite 4 ETF Combo: 6%+ Yield With Strong Dividend Growth

Most dividend ETF investors struggle to balance growth and diversification with generating sufficient yield to retire on dividends. I detail a 4 ETF combination that generates a 6%+ weighted average yield, along with significant diversification and dividend growth. I also share some of the risks involved in this portfolio construction.

Seeking Alpha • May 19, 2026

MLPA Vs. MLPX: Why The Cleaner Structure May Win Long Term

Global X MLP ETF and Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF offer midstream energy exposure but differ structurally and in long-term return profiles. MLPA provides a higher ~7% yield, primarily as a return of capital, but suffers from a ~10% deferred tax liability drag and underperforms in NAV growth. MLPX, with a ~4% yield, benefits from RIC compliance, lower expenses, and broader diversification and has delivered superior long-term total returns versus MLPA.

Seeking Alpha • May 11, 2026

A Simple 7%+ Yielding Portfolio To Sleep Well In Retirement

For retirees who do not want to do deep due diligence into picking individual stocks, there are attractive alternatives for still generating attractive income. I detail a simple portfolio for generating a 7%+ yield along with dividend growth. The portfolio combines monthly income machines with dividend growth powerhouses, providing an attractive combination of current income and long-term dividend growth.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

10-13% Yields To Supercharge Your Early Retirement

It is generally prudent to focus on stocks with single-digit yields and steady dividend growth. However, not all 10%+ yields are dangerous. I detail two double-digit yielding income machines that offer strong sustainability without blowing up your portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • May 4, 2026

MLPA's $1.00 Quarterly Dividend Hits Record High as Energy Demand Surges

An exchange-traded fund, Global X MLP ETF (NYSEARCA:MLPA) has delivered a 10.9% year-to-date gain through April 2026, with a quarterly distribution structure that attracts income investors seeking midstream exposure.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 21, 2026

The Near-Perfect 7% Income Portfolio: My Blueprint For Financial Freedom

The 4% rule is quietly failing millions of retirees, and the S&P 500's measly 1% yield is forcing dangerous asset liquidation strategies that could collapse under a single bad decade. I detail my proven 7–8% yielding portfolio engineered to deliver sustainable income that outpaces inflation without relying on selling shares. I also discuss the opportunistic capital recycling strategy that turns market volatility from a retirement threat into a compounding accelerator.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 14, 2026

Skip the Treasury Ladder: These 4 ETFs Deliver Double-Digit Yields in 2026

With the 10-year Treasury yielding around 4.3% and the Fed funds rate at 3.75% after three cuts over the past year, income investors face a tension: Treasuries offer reasonable rates, but meaningful yield requires reaching further out on the risk spectrum.

24/7 Wall Street • Apr 13, 2026