Ares Capital offers an especially juicy dividend. Energy Transfer has an impressive track record of increasing its distribution each quarter. Pfizer has paid a dividend for 345 consecutive quarters.

Energy Transfer's 7.5% distribution yield is very attractive. That yield is backed by a master limited partnership (MLP) that operates an extensive collection of vital energy infrastructure assets.

Energy Transfer is clearly an income stock. Investors buying it are most likely looking for the midstream master limited partnership (MLP) to pay a reliable distribution. In fact, the hope is probably ...