Those who've read my work know I love the Dividend Aristocrats and Kings, as they are an ideal foundation for a dividend-growth investor's portfolio. While they are a “lot of things”, high-yielding isn't usually one of them.

Investors love dividend stocks, especially the ultra-high-yield variety, because they offer a significant income stream and have massive total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains,

Because of that, its earnings and high-yielding dividend (6.1% current yield) have started to rise again. That return to growth positions the company to produce higher total returns for its investors in the future.

Read here for an analysis of 2 high-yield investments, a midstream player & a REIT, offering quality income, growth, and potential to outperform the S&P 500.

High-yield dividend stocks not only offer passive income but also safety in a rocky market. To pick the right one to buy, you may want to consider insights from some of the top market analysts. Here are three analysts who now have a buy rating.