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Most stocks don't offer very appealing dividends these days, with the yield on theS&P 500near a multi-decade low at around 1%.
Investors seeking a higher yield often need to take on more risk, including the greater likelihood of a future dividend cut.
However, there are some lower-risk, higher-yielding investment options out there if you know where to look.
Here are three companies yielding over 8%.
Those high yields could enable investors to turn $1,000 into a lucrative passive income stream that could last a lifetime.
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These entities must distribute at least 90% of their taxable income to investors to comply with IRS regulations.
As a result, most REITs have higher yields.
At that rate, a $1,000 investment would generate $115 in annual dividend income.
The REIT has never cut its dividend since its 2010 IPO and has maintained its current payment level since 2014.
One of the keys driving Starwood's dividend durability is its diversification.
Themortgage REITinvests in commercial real estate-backed loans (52% of its portfolio), infrastructure loans (10%), residential loans (8%), and several other assets (10%).
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