In a period of rising interest rates, yield-oriented stocks tend to be less-favorable than some other alternatives out there, but with the current market volatility, they can provide investors with some sense of stability and consistent (and usually growing) cash flows. As 2019 begins to rev up, investors might be looking for ways to reposition their portfolios and for those who want a taste of high-yield players, I have laid out five prospects that they should consider. All five of these firms offer yields in excess of 4% (with the five offering an average yield