ADX, a closed-end fund, is presented as compelling despite a yield below the usual minimum, due to its strong 30-year total return including price appreciation and reinvested distributions.
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Retiring Without (Risky) High Yield Stocks
Armchair IncomeMay 24, 2026
The creator discusses retiring sooner by switching from the 4% rule to an income-focused portfolio yielding 8-12%. They highlight Main Street Capital (MAIN) as an income grower with a yield over 8% and a history of dividend growth since before 2008. They also mention SPYI for its consistent distributions and QQQI for its high yield.
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Aries Capital (ARCC), a BDC, yields over 10% and has a strong history since 2004 with only one dividend cut in 2008, demonstrating resilience and dividend growth since then.
AT&T is mentioned as a company that previously offered a high yield, but its dividend is not considered as safe as others.
Main Street Capital is highlighted as an income-growing investment with a yield over 8% and a strong dividend growth history.
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