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Blackstone Secured Lending offers a 9.4% dividend yield, backed by a high-quality first-lien debt portfolio and a shareholder-friendly fee structure. Ladder Capital provides a diversified investment strategy with commercial loans, securities, and real estate, offering a well-covered 7.9% dividend yield. Both companies have strong balance sheets, prudent capital allocation, and seasoned leadersh...

Starwood Property Trust, Inc. (NYSE:STWD ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Zachary Tanenbaum - Head of Investor Relations Barry Sternlicht - Chairman & CEO Jeffrey DiModica - President Rina Paniry - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Steven Laws - Raymond James Richard Shane - JPMorgan Jade Rahmani - KBW Douglas Harter - UBS ...

– GAAP EPS of $0.15 for the Quarter and $1.10 for the Year and Distributable EPS for the Quarter of $0.48 and $2.02 for the Year – – Invested $1.6 Billion in the Quarter, $5.1 Billion for the Year and $1.5 Billion After Year End – – Executed $2.3 Billion of Corporate Debt in the Quarter, Extending Average Maturity to 3.5 Years – –  Current Liquidity of $1.8 Billion – – Paid Dividend of $0.48 pe...

Dividends provide a reliable income stream, especially during tough economic times, alleviating financial pressure without the need to sell shares. Persistent inflation makes dividend income increasingly valuable, as it offers stability when market returns are volatile or negative. Investing in well-established, high-yield dividend companies with strong cash flows can ensure a steady income and...

The S&P 500 is up 3.96% YTD, and I predict it could reach 7,000 by the end of 2025. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached a new milestone with a 28.65% ROI, generating $2,010.09 in forward annualized dividend income. I added to positions in Pfizer, Starwood Property Trust, and Reaves Utility Income Trust, focusing on undervalued stocks with strong dividend yields.

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio achieved a 27.65% ROI, generating over $2,000 in forward dividend income despite exiting XIFR and WBD positions. I reallocated capital to income-producing assets like AIPI, UTG, BP, SCHD, ARCC, AGNC, and PDI, enhancing portfolio diversification and income stability. The portfolio's diversified structure mitigated downside risk, maintaining growth and income des...

President Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China created market volatility, presenting buying opportunities for long-term dividend investors in solid income-paying stocks. Verizon offers a near 7% yield, strong dividend coverage, and potential upside due to debt reduction and attractive valuation under $40 per share. Starwood Property Trust provides a stable 10.1% yield, resilient perform...

I rate Starwood Property Trust a buy due to its high 9.9% dividend yield, positive cashflow, strong profit margin, diversified portfolio, and undervalued share price. Despite lacking proven dividend growth and credit ratings still below investment grade, the REIT has reduced its office property exposure and increased multi-family residential, lowering the risk profile. Interest rate risk remain...