High-Yield Duo Aims for Steady Income: MPLX and FDUS
MPLX and Fidus Investment are rated Buy for durable, high‑yield income portfolios: MPLX offers a 7.4% yield with about 12.5% expected annual distribution growth underpinned by fee-based contracts and energy projects, while FDUS yields 11.8% and trades around a 10% discount to NAV with a disciplined, resilient first‑lien loan book and low non‑accruals; together they provide immediate diversification and strong long‑term total return potential.