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With the stock market surging over the past year, it’s getting harder to find a compelling dividend yield . The S&P 500 ‘s rise in recent months pushed the average stock’s yield down to around 1.5%. However, there are a few compelling dividend stocks out there, especially in the energy infrastructure sector. Two of the better options are Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP) (NYSE: BIPC) and Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN) (NYSE: CWEN.A) , which yield 3.9% and 4.6%, respectively. Here’s a closer look at which one is the better buy. Image source: Getty Images. The bull and bear case for Brookfield Infrastructure Brookfield Infrastructure has done a masterful job creating shareholder value over the years. The diversified global infrastructure operator has produced an average annual total return of 18% since its inception more than a decade ago. Fueling that growth has been double-digit increases in its cash flow and dividend during that period. Brookfield believes it can continue to create value for shareholders over the coming years. It estimates that its existing utility, transportation, energy midstream, and data infrastructure businesses can fuel 6% to 9% annual earnings growth as the company improves margins, benefits from economic growth, and completes expansion […]
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