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3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy Right Now for Less than $50

The Motley Fool

Ares Capital ranks as the largest publicly traded business development company (BDC). This, along with the company's diversified portfolio, means Ares Capital's investments are less risky -- which is good news for long-term investors. And you'll get a lot of bang for the buck with this stock.

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3 Investments That Cut You a Check Each Month

The Motley Fool

As a REIT, the company must pay out at least 90% of its pretax profits as dividends to maintain a favorable tax rate. Realty Income has kept its occupancy rate above 96% ever since its initial public offering (IPO) in 1994, even as some of its tenants struggled with store closures during economic downturns.

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