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The Top 10 High Yield Dividend Stocks for 2026!

Aug 3, 2026

The creator revisits their top 10 high-yield stock list from early 2026, evaluating performance and dividend sustainability. Energy Transfer (ET) is highlighted as a successful pick, outperforming the market with significant price gains and a growing dividend, despite an initial high yield that often signals risk.

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Tickers discussed in this post

WESBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Western Midstream Partners (WES) is considered undervalued because the market was pricing in a dividend cut, which is unlikely given its strong financials and growth prospects.

APGNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Aries Capital Corporation (ARC) is a high-quality BDC yielding over 10% with covered dividends, though it has 24% software sector exposure.

ARCCBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Aries Capital Corporation (ARCC) is a BDC yielding over 10% that has maintained distributions and is now trading below a 1.0 price to tangible book value per share, a rare discount.

IESCNeutralMedium ConvictionSignal-backedSecondary

Vichi Properties is facing issues but continues to collect rent, making the next six months telling for the company.

VICIBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

VICI Properties is a compelling REIT pick, trading at its lowest valuation multiple in 5 years with a safe and growing 6.8% dividend, supported by climbing AFFO and projected growth.

ETBullishHigh ConvictionSignal-backedPrimary

Energy Transfer (ET) has been a strong performer since early 2026, with over 22% price gain and nearly 27% total return, demonstrating sustainable dividend growth and coverage.

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Tracked calls opened from this post

VICI
buy opened Aug 3, 2026
-10.70%
ET
buy opened Aug 3, 2026
+0.64%
WES
buy opened Aug 3, 2026
-3.06%
ARCC
buy opened Aug 3, 2026
-1.33%