Jul. 14, 2025 7:15 AM ETSP500, PEP, ORI, XLK, ARCC, TPVG, GSBD, OCSL1 CommentThe Dividend CollectuhInvesting GroupSummaryI focus on dividend investing to build a reliable income stream, prioritizing companies with strong fundamentals and consistent dividend growth.Old Republic International stands out for its robust earnings, special dividends, and over 40 years of dividend increases, trading at an attractive valuation.Ares Capital offers a high yield, strong liquidity, and a history of stable dividends, making it a solid choice for income-focused investors.Both ORI and ARCC provide special dividends, attractive valuations, and resilience, making them excellent additions for building a dependable income portfolio.Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of iREIT®+HOYA Capital get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More »Dragon ClawsIntroductionBefore coming to my senses, I used to chase the next big thing, like a lot of investors. I've lost my fair share of income buying hype stocks that turned out to be busts. Years ago, when I was a dayThis article was written byThe Dividend Collectuh6.56K FollowersContributing analyst to the iREIT+Hoya Capital investment group. The Dividend Collectuh is not a registered investment professional nor financial advisor and these articles should not be taken as financial advice. This is for educational purposes only and I encourage everyone to do their own due diligence. I'm a Navy veteran who enjoys dividend investing in quality blue-chip stocks, BDC's, and REITs. I am a buy-and-hold investor who prefers quality over quantity and plans to supplement his retirement income and live off dividends in the next 5-7 years. I aspire to reach and help the hard working, lower and middle class workers build investment portfolios of high quality, dividend-paying companies. I also hope to give investors a new perspective to help them reach financial independence.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of PEP 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.Comment(1)Recommended For You