If you are an income investor and fortunate enough to have $10,000 available to invest in the share market, then it could be worth looking at the two high-yield ASX shares in this article.
That's because analysts think that these buy-rated shares could be quality options for passive income seekers. Here's what they are forecasting from them:
Healthco Healthcare and Wellness REIT (ASX: HCW)
Bell Potter thinks HealthCo Healthcare & Wellness REIT could be a high-yield ASX share to buy now.
It is a real estate investment trust that invests in hospitals, aged care, childcare, government, life sciences and research, and primary care and wellness property assets.
The broker likes the company due to its growth opportunity in a huge addressable market. It explains:
HCW is the largest domestic healthcare-focused REIT within significant scope for growth, an estimated c.$218b addressable market. An aging and growing population greater other developed nations should underpin long-term sector demand notwithstanding shorter term utilisation headwinds.
As for passive income, Bell Potter is forecasting dividends of 8.4 cents per share for FY 2025 and then 8.7 cents per share in FY 2026. Based on the current Healthco Healthcare and Wellness REIT unit price of $1.15, this will mean dividend yields of 7.3% and 7.6%, respectively.
This means that a $10,000 investment would generate passive income of approximately $730 over the next 12 months.
Bell Potter also sees plenty of upside for the company's shares with its buy rating and $1.50 price target.
APA Group (ASX: APA)
Another high-yield ASX share to look at is APA Group.
It is a leading energy infrastructure company that owns a portfolio of high-quality, cash-generating assets.
Macquarie is a big fan of the company and is tipping its shares as a buy. It also expects the company's long run of dividend increases to continue.
The broker is forecasting dividends per share of 57 cents in FY 2025 and then 57.5 cents in FY 2026. Based on the current APA Group share price of $7.26, this equates to dividend yields of 7.85% and 7.9%, respectively.
This means that if you were to invest $10,000 into its shares, you would generate passive income of approximately $785 over the next 12 months if Macquarie's estimates prove to be accurate.
Its analysts also think that you'll get some attractive capital gains too. The broker currently has an outperform rating and $8.13 price target on this ASX share.
