3 Master Limited Partnerships to Buy With High Yields Master limited partnerships, otherwise known as MLPs, are appealing for income investors. MLPs widely offer high distribution yields above 5%. A select few MLPs even have yields above 10%. Of course, investors should always do their due diligence to make sure the underlying distribution is secure. Many high yield stocks have a tendency to cut or suspend their payouts, particularly during recessions. As a result, investors should seek a balance between yield and safety when it comes to dividend investments. The following three master limited partnerships have high yields above 5%, but also should be able to maintain their distributions if a recession occurs. Ticker Company Recent Price HEP Holly Energy Partners $17.24 MPLX MPLX LP $32.78 PAA Plains All American Partners $11.04 MLPs: Holly Energy Partners (HEP) Holly Energy Partners (NYSE: HEP ) is a midstream MLP, meaning it operates transportation and storage facilities for crude oil and petroleum. It operates in 10 states, including Texas, Nevada and Washington.