Ares CapitalNASDAQ: ARCC

I am very bullish on high-yield stocks right now. However, there are a few high-yield sectors that, I think, are getting quite risky, and I am avoiding as a result. I detail two of these sectors and also share some of the more attractive high-yield opportunities of the moment.

The Dividend Income Accelerator Portfolio combines dividend income and dividend growth in addition to providing investors with a lowered risk level. I have added shares of Ares Capital, Alphabet, PepsiCo and JPMorgan, ensuring broader diversification and portfolio optimization in terms of risk-and-reward. After the companies' incorporations, the portfolio's Weighted Average Dividend Yield stands at 4.56% and its 5-Year Weighted Average Dividend Growth Rate at 7.28%.

Hercules Capital has strong long-term performance and has built a leading portfolio among technology-focused business development companies. Horizon Technology has been a bit inconsistent, but over the long run it has been a strong performer for those reinvesting dividends.

If you are looking for stocks with the highest yields, look no further! First, I would make it clear that the stocks in this list are not necessarily the ones with the “highest yields.

ARCC and OBDC are blue-chip BDCs with investment-grade balance sheets. They also offer very attractive dividend yields that are pretty well-covered by net investment income. We compare them side-by-side.

Ares Capital (ARCC) closed at $20.52 in the latest trading session, marking a -0.73% move from the prior day.

Ares Capital (ARCC) reachead $20.67 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +0.44% change compared to its last close.

The Federal Reserve has created many opportunities for yield-chasing investors. Investors can now access high income with limited risk. The question is whether to focus on income growth over capturing abnormal yield now.

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