Copper futures are testing the $4.10/lb resistance zone, supported by Chinese manufacturing PMI expansion. Investing in futures in industrial metals may align with global infrastructure spending themes. Let's start with one of my favorite ultra-high-yielders, Ares Capital (NASDAQ: ARCC) . This stock pays a forward dividend yield of 9.4%. Investing one-third of an initial $100,000 should generate annual dividend income in the ballpark of $3,140. Cathy Gumbo, a 16-year-old Grade 11 student at Chisamba Day Secondary School, hopes to build a brighter future through education. Photo: Thompson Mwale / World Bank Agricultural futures, particularly soybean contracts, rose 2.5% following USDA supply revisions. Investing in futures in the agri segment is seeing renewed interest from funds seeking diversification away from equities.