Skip to contentHome page Seeking Alpha - Power to InvestorsNov. 23, 2025 7:30 AM ETARCC, WES, MO, OLeo NelissenInvesting GroupCommentsSummaryI set out to build a high-yield portfolio without falling into the trap of unsafe "sucker yields," aiming for rare income that balances quality and risk.After deep work, I built a four-stock model yielding 7.9%, each investment offering resilient cash flow and durable moats.It’s the highest-yielding portfolio I’ve ever presented, and one I’d trust in retirement: Dependable income, solid growth, and far less risk than it looks.aristotoo/iStock via Getty ImagesIntroductionA few days ago, I wrote an article covering Brookfield Corp. (BN) and Enbridge (ENB), making the case that these ETF-like companies have such great diversification and business models that I could build an entireMore on my IG serviceTest Drive iREIT© on Alpha For FREE (for 2 Weeks)Join iREIT on Alpha today to get the most in-depth research that includes REITs, mREITs, Preferreds, BDCs, MLPs, ETFs, and other income alternatives. 438 testimonials and most are 5 stars. Nothing to lose with our FREE 2-week trial.And this offer includes a 2-Week FREE TRIAL plus Brad Thomas' FREE book.This article was written byLeo Nelissen47.37K FollowersLeo Nelissen is an analyst focusing on major economic developments related to supply chains, infrastructure, and commodities. He is a contributing author for iREIT®+HOYA Capital.As a member of the iREIT®+HOYA Capital team, Leo aims to provide insightful analysis and actionable investment ideas, with a particular emphasis on dividend growth opportunities. Learn More.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of LB, TPL, AM either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.CommentsRecommended For YouTo ensure this doesn’t happen in the future, please enable Javascript and cookies in your browser.Is this happening to you frequently? Please report it on our feedback forum.If you have an ad-blocker enabled you may be blocked from proceeding. Please disable your ad-blocker and refresh.