Samuel Smith highlights two unique investments that provide over 8% income without compromising safety: a bond ETF called BNDS that grows its dividend monthly, and MPLX, a cash-flow business with 12.5% distribution growth. These options stand out in a volatile market where high yields are often risky, offering strong balance sheets and inflation protection. This insight is valuable for retirees who struggle to find reliable income sources that balance yield and safety.
Midstream Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) experienced a 10.1% increase in normalized distributions in 2025, reflecting broad-based dividend growth supported by improved free cash flow and reduced leverage. Over the past decade, MLPs have strengthe...
The Alerian MLP ETF (AMLP) is up about 17% year-to-date, trading near $53 with a 7.8% yield from a $4.12 forward payout. AMLP holds major midstream MLPs like MPLX, Enterprise Products, Energy Transfer, and Western Midstream, which recently raised the...
