z1b High-yield stocks (DIV) have been taking a beating in recent years due to soaring interest rates: Data by YCharts This pullback has been particularly pronounced in sectors like REITs (VNQ) and utilities and infrastructure (UTF): Data by YCharts That being said, there are numerous opportunities in these sectors that offer lucrative 6-10% yields. Not only that, but these yields are well-covered by cash flows, are growing year after year, and have very defensive business models, investment-grade balance sh ...