7-9% Yields: 2 Of The Best Monthly Dividend Machines Pumping Cash

One 7% yielding monthly-paying investment is trading at one of its widest discounts in years. The other quietly yields over 9% and has been growing its payout for five years in a row. While I like both, they also come with risks to keep in mind.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 18, 2026

The Income Quintet: 5 Pillars Of Safe High Yield

The Income Quintet - BDCs, Midstream Energy, REITs, Preferred Stocks, and Covered Call ETFs - offers a balanced approach to maximizing yield and income safety. I prioritize quality over raw yield, focusing on internally managed BDCs, disciplined midstream operators, select REITs, and actively managed preferred ETFs for sustainable income. BDCs with internal management, like MAIN, command significant NAV premiums, reflecting superior alignment and lower capital costs compared to externally managed peers.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 17, 2026

The One Data Point That Changed My Dividend Growth Strategy

A long-held dividend investing assumption just quietly broke down. One overlooked sector is rewriting the rules on yield and growth. This shift completely changed how I allocate my capital.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 15, 2026

My Favorite 5-7% Yielding Dividend Growth Machines For Any Market Environment

Inflation, valuations, and risk are flashing warning signs everywhere. These two undervalued dividend growth machines are built to grow cash flow through chaos. A rare chance to lock in durable high yield before the market catches on.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 14, 2026

My Ultimate Dividend ETF Combo For 5%+ Yield And 10%+ Annual Growth

A golden yield-and-growth combo is something most investors assume they'll rarely find. Defensive income machines keep quietly compounding at double-digit rates. This trio could change how you think about dividend ETFs.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 13, 2026

My Big Bet On America's Industrial Renaissance: Dirt Cheap 5%+ Yields Poised To Profit

A massive U.S. industrial shift is quietly accelerating beneath the surface. Two beaten-down dividend stocks sit directly in the path of this boom. The setup combines yield, growth, and valuation in a way I rarely see.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 10, 2026

MLPX Vs. AMLP: The Better Choice For The 2026 Midstream Bull Run

MLPX offers superior total returns and broader North American diversification versus the more concentrated, tax-dragged AMLP. AMLP provides a higher dividend yield at 8.29%, but its corporate tax structure limits NAV growth, especially in bull markets. MLPX's blend of MLPs and C-Corps avoids tax drag, includes Canadian exposure, and results in a less concentrated, more resilient portfolio.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 6, 2026

The One Chart Every AI Infrastructure Investor Needs To See Right Now

A simple chart reveals a growing disconnect that most investors are ignoring. Rising rates are quietly reshaping the risk profile of “safe” infrastructure. Chasing the AI narrative may be far riskier than it looks.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 1, 2026

MLPX: Higher Dividends And Better Comps Make This Midstream ETF A Buy (Rating Upgrade)

MLPX invests in midstream energy companies, with good dividend yields, below-average energy price exposure. Share prices are flat YTD, valuations down, sentiment negative. Dividends have grown, with the fund yielding 4.9%. Although recent developments have been broadly negative for shareholders in the past, they present a buying opportunity for new investors.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 28, 2025

An Important Warning: Popular Income Stocks Are Getting Risky Here

Leading blue-chip dividend growth stocks appear to be untouchable, until you zoom out and see what's changed. A small shift in the macro could turn today's favorites into tomorrow's regrets. I detail why I'm walking away before most investors even notice the risk.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 18, 2025