Here's Why Ares Capital Corporation Is a No-Brainer Dividend Stock

Dividend stocks are an excellent way for investors to generate passive income. However, not all dividend stocks are the same. Some companies have a modest but steady dividend payout that grows over time. Other companies pay out jaw-dropping yields that far outpace what you could earn from a Treasury bond.Ares Capital Corporation (ARCC 0.39%) is an ultra-high-yielding dividend stock, with a yield of nearly 9.5%. Its yield is attractive, and the stock has delivered market-beating returns since its inception i ...