Three High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in January: Ares Capital, Enbridge, and ExxonMobil.

Investing $50,000 in each of these five stocks could generate over $20,600 in passive income in 2026: Ares Capital, Energy Transfer LP, MPLX LP, Rithm Capital, and Starwood Property Trust. Ares Capital offers a 9.4% forward dividend yield, while Energy Transfer LP and MPLX LP offer around an 8% distribution yield. Rithm Capital and Starwood Property Trust are also attractive options for investors looking for steady income.