Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LPNYSE: BIP

BROOKFIELD, NEWS, Oct. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BIP Investment Corporation (“BIPIC”) (TSX: BIK.PR.A), an indirect subsidiary of Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. (“Brookfield Infrastructure”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN), today announced that it will be holding a special meeting of holders of senior preferred shares, series 1 (the “Preferred Shares”) on November 27, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern time) (the “Meeting”) in a virtual format whereby holders may attend and participate via live webcast.

The stock market has been incredibly resilient despite the brief summer setback that some investors may have thought would end in a correction of sorts.

I focus on accumulating assets that produce aggressive, growing income streams for the long term, rather than relying on capital gains. This article briefly reflects on the approach and selection criteria of previous portfolio articles and introduces a combined high-yield portfolio. Additions to this new portfolio include Brookfield Infrastructure Partners, for its strong distribution growth, and Power Corporation of Canada, for its consistent dividends.

Brookfield Infrastructure has energy and data infrastructure assets. Equinix is a leading global digital infrastructure company.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) have what it takes?

Brookfield Infrastructure trades at a historically cheap valuation multiple. The company's growth prospects have never been better.

Every time the Federal Reserve (the Fed) cuts interest rates, investors tend to flock to the sectors they believe will outperform the most due to historical reactions and fundamental reasoning. However, this rate cut is a bit different than the ones experienced in the recent past, as the United States economy is more globalized and a bit slower than before.

The current market presents both opportunities and risks, with high valuations and economic uncertainty. Investors should focus on reliable, income-generating investments. Smart money strategies emphasize avoiding speculative growth and prioritizing stable sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and energy, which offer long-term resilience. Dividend stocks with strong financial health, global exposure, and defensive characteristics provide a solid foundation for navigating market volatility and economic downturns.

With interest rates headed lower, now's the right time to buy dividend stocks for the long term. Some high-yield stocks are also growing their dividends steadily, paving the way for big returns.