10 dividend stocks that are attractive for income investors, not just for their dividend yields, but also for their high total return potential.

The payout ratio isn’t at the top of the list for most investors when they analyze a stock for investment, but it is an indicator of what stage of business a company is in. Let's take a look at 10 asset management companies with a high payout ratio.

High-yield dividend ETFs and stocks play a defensive role in a portfolio and can reduce volatility in turbulent times. Here are five ETFs & stocks that yield more than 5% in dividends and could be interesting plays.