This principle applies to dividend stocks, as well. Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC). As a BDC, Ares Capital must return at least 90% of its income to shareholders in the form of dividends.
The midstream sector is deeply unloved, but that means you can collect big yields from reliable companies.
Enterprise Products (EPD) boasts a stable business model and is not significantly exposed to the volatility in oil and gas prices.