In a choppy market like 2025, the best-performing names aren’t always the ones making headlines — they’re the ones quietly delivering cash flow and strong total returns.
That’s why today, I’m spotlighting Energy Transfer (ET) — a standout name in our Dividends Forever portfolio.
ET isn’t some flashy growth stock. It doesn’t need to be. What it offers instead is powerful: a yield north of 7%, a track record of reliable income, and some serious long-term outperformance.
Since January 2020, ET has posted a total return of 112%, handily beating the S&P 500’s (SPY) 82% over the same stretch. That’s a 30-point outperformance from a dividend-paying utility stock — and proof that steady can still be strong.
And here’s where it gets even better: we picked up ET in Dividends Forever back in November 2023… and we’re already sitting on a 47% total return. That more than doubles SPY’s 23% return during that same period.
In other words, we locked in a high yield and captured strong upside.
Why ET Works for the Long Haul
Energy Transfer sits at the heart of the Energy (XLE) sector, with a sprawling pipeline network that moves oil and gas across the U.S. It generates strong, steady cash flow — which is exactly what fuels its fat dividend.
And unlike a lot of high-yield plays, ET has room to grow. That combination — high income and long-term growth potential — is what makes it such a powerful addition to a dividend-focused portfolio.
Bottom Line?
If you’re looking for a way to collect income while still growing your capital, ET deserves a hard look. It’s done exactly what we hoped since we added it, and I think it still has room to run — especially with that 7% yield locked in.
Want to see more stocks that can outperform like ET? Check out the Dividends Forever portfolio
— Nate Tucci
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