Today, the best-paying Cash ISA offers an interest rate of just 4.4%. And this is a variable product, meaning the return looks nailed on to drop as the Bank of England further trims rates in 2026.

Wouldn’t you prefer to target a better return in the New Year? By buying dividend stocks in a Stocks and Shares ISA, I think it’s possible to make a chunky, four-figure passive income.

Seventh heaven

Dividend yields have tumbled across the London stock market in 2025. As indexes like the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 have rallied, many stocks now offer less income for the same cash investment.

Yet the UK still remains a great place to go hunting for dividends. Take the following income stocks, whose yields continue to smash the interest rates on mainstream savings accounts:

If broker forecasts are correct, a £20,000 investment across these seven shares will yield a £1,500 passive income in 2026.

It’s important to remember that dividends are never, ever guaranteed. The level of payouts can also underwhelm if unexpected challenges rear their head. However, a diversified portfolio spanning regions and sectors like this spreads out such risks.

A top fund

The Global X SuperDividend ETF that I’ve included provides a powerful way to diversify one’s portfolio. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds shares in 100 of the world’s highest-yielding companies, including Legal & General, Western Union, Greencoat Renewables, and Vale.

As well as also offering a near-10% dividend yield, this fund makes monthly distributions to shareholders, which it’s done so for the last 14 years. This puts cash back into investors’ hands sooner, allowing them to put their dividends to work immediately and to grow their wealth quicker through compounding.

Like any equities-based fund, returns are linked to the broader stock market, which can fall when economic conditions worsen. But this is a double-edged sword, as it also lets investors harness the wealth-building power of shares.

Bottom line

As I’ve said, a £20,000 investment in this portfolio could generate a £1,500 passive income next year. If put in our best-paying Cash ISA instead, that would be £880, assuming the interest rate doesn’t fall (which it almost certainly will).

But it’s not just juicy dividends that investors could enjoy with this diversified selection of shares. If the stock market rallies as it’s done in 2025, users of the investing ISA could enjoy spectacular share price gains along with a healthy second income.

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With this in mind, here are three stocks with a yield above 10% to consider.

Henderson Far East Income: 10.2% dividend yield

Investing in emerging markets can sometimes be a bumpy experience. Political and economic conditions in regions like Asia can be volatile, impacting returns.

This hasn’t stopped Henderson Far East Income (LSE:HFEL) delivering large and growing dividends over time, though. Cash rewards have grown each year since the mid-2000s.

This reflects the investment trust‘s decision to prioritise passive income over growth. It’s also due to its wide range of holdings spanning different sectors and parts of the Asian continent. This diversified approach provides a smooth return over the economic cycle, and protects investors from weakness in specific industries and regions.

In total, Henderson Far East Income has holdings in 71 highly cash generative businesses. These include companies with enormous dividend yields like China CITIC Bank, Telkom Indonesia, and Evergreen Marine Corp Taiwan.

Roughly 58% of the trust’s assets are currently located in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. This leaves it vulnerable to current tough conditions in the region’s largest economy. But it could also help it outperform when the Chinese economy rebounds.

Global X SuperDividend ETF: 10% dividend yield

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP) offers similar diversification benefits that reduce risk and can enhance long-term returns.

This exchange-traded fund (ETF) also focuses on high dividend yield businesses across sectors, but does so with a more global flavour. US shares make up its largest single weighting, at 26% of the portfolio. Other well-represented countries include Brazil, Hong Kong, and the UK, providing investors with the stability of developed markets and the growth potential of emerging regions.

In total, Global X SuperDividend has 106 different holdings, including popular FTSE 100 stocks M&G and Phoenix.

Be mindful, though, that a high weighting of financial services stocks may impact performance during economic downturns.

NextEnergy Solar Fund: 13.8% dividend yield

Renewable energy producers like NextEnergy Solar Fund (LSE:NESF) can be among the most stable dividend shares out there.

Electricity demand remains pretty inelastic across the economic cycle, giving predictable cash flows across the economic cycle. Profits can dip during periods of unfavourable weather, but largely speaking these companies are pretty reliable for passive income.

NextEnergy holds particular appeal for me given weather-related uncertainties. It has 101 solar assets spread across nine countries, a diversified footprint that helps compensate for poor conditions in certain places.

This has supported consistent growth in annual dividends since NextEnergy listed in 2014. Encouragingly, the investment trust is increasingly focusing on battery storage to diversify revenue streams and further reduce the weather factor, too.

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With this in mind, here are three quality ETFs to consider for a hopefully five-star Stocks and Shares ISA.

AI fund

Nvidia‘s blockbuster interims last week underline the huge investment opportunity of artificial intelligence (AI). These showed revenues up a 56% in the three months to June, to a mammoth $46.7bn as demand for its high-power microchips surged.

The AI growth potential is huge, though investing in one company to capitalise on it carries significant concentration risk. This is why the iShares AI Innovation Active UCITS ETF (LSE:IART) — which holds 39 different tech shares — could be a balanced option to consider.

As well as holding Nvidia shares, the fund owns other AI pioneers including social media giant Meta, software developer Microsoft and cloud storage provider Snowflake.

This iShares product has only been in existence since January. Its performance has been turbulent as concerns over the economic outlook have depressed investor confidence. But I’m optimistic it will deliver big long-term returns as AI adoption gallops higher.

Value hero

Owning value shares in a portfolio can safeguard it from stock market volatility. The theory is that their cheapness can provide a cushion when everything else is falling.

Running with this idea, I believe the Xtrackers MSCI World Value ETF (LSE:XDEV) is worth serious attention. It holds roughly 400 shares in its portfolio, and bases its strategy around popular metrics like the price-to-earnings (P/E) and price-to-book (P/B) ratio.

Underlining its value credentials, some of its largest holdings include chipmakers Qualcomm and Intel. These also have substantial growth potential amid the AI boom. But they trade at a fraction of the price of some of Silicon Valley’s big beasts like Nvidia.

I also like this Xtrackers ETF because of its wide geographic footprint. Be aware however, that US shares represent its single largest weighting (38%), which may present a problem if investors rotate out of Wall Street equities.

Dividend ETF

A portfolio with dividend shares can help investors make a decent return when stock market weakness limits the potential for capital gains. I believe the Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP) is one such fund to look at for a long-term passive income.

This ETF tracks the performance of 100 of the highest-yielding dividend shares on the planet. As a consequence, it has one of the largest forward dividend yields of any London-listed ETF, at 9.7%.

What I also like is its strategy of paying dividends out monthly (it’s done this consistently for 13 years). This gives investors regular access to cash rewards, and therefore the chance to reinvest them sooner to boost the wealth compounding effect.

Despite its high weighting of cyclical and energy shares — these account for more than 50% of the entire fund — I think it’s a top passive income source to consider.

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Living off dividend stocks

Individuals who use a Stocks and Shares ISA have enjoyed stellar returns over the last decade — delivering an average yearly return of 9.6% (according to Moneyfacts). These products don’t just harness the enormous wealth potential of share investing. They also boost shareholders’ returns by protecting them from capital gains tax and dividend tax.

Past performance isn’t a reliable guide to future gains. But a monthly £300 investment in one of these tax wrappers that acheived that 9.6% average return would — after 30 years — build a portfolio worth £622,924.

With this nest egg secured, an investor could buy an annuity product for a guaranteed lifetime income. Or they can draw down a set percentage each year (4% is a popular figure that provides a passive income for roughly 20 years).

My preferred route is to buy high-yield dividend shares. With a £622,924 portfolio invested in stocks that yield 7%, on average, one could expect to enjoy a near-£44k passive income.

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A winning portfolio?

The trouble, however, is that dividends are never guaranteed. And even the most reliable passive income stock can cut, suspend, or cancel cash rewards when crisis rears its head.

Building a well diversified portfolio can help investors to shield themselves from shocks. Here’s one example of how a balanced share basket could look:

As you can see, this portfolio is well diversified by region and sector. This reduces risk, and — thanks to a balance of cyclical and non-cyclical companies — could help to provide a smooth return over the economic cycle. Its broad composition also provides exposure to a wide range of growth and dividend opportunities.

The average dividend yield on this portfolio is 7.1%, which is just above our 7% target needed to deliver that £44k passive income.

Diversifying for strength

While the portfolio isn’t very large on paper, the inclusion of the Global X SuperDividend fund actually provides it with substantial depth. The ETF market has boomed in recent years, allowing investors to instantly tap into a broad range of assets.

This particular one holds shares in 100 of the highest dividend-paying businesses on the planet. These range across more than a dozen industries, thus providing excellent diversification:

Major holdings here include financial services provider Bright Smart, satellite operator SES, and asset manager Aberdeen.

Region wise, the US represents the fund’s largest allocation. It makes up around 24% of the ETF, which adds risk if the recent rotation out of Wall Street equities continues. But on balance, I think it’s a great ETF to consider for portfolio diversification and a long-term passive income.

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A mix of the following London Stock Exchange assets would currently give investors exposure to 169 different dividend-paying companies. And if broker forecasts are accurate, a £15,000 lump sum invested equally across them will provide a £1,185 passive income this year alone.

Here’s why I feel they’re all worthy of consideration.

The dividend share

FTSE 100-listed M&G generates enormous amounts of cash it pays out to investors through a large and growing dividend.

For 2025, its dividend yield is 7.9%, more than double the Footsie average of 3.4%. This is underpinned by the company’s robust balance sheet — its 223% Solvency II capital ratio as of December gives the company ample scope to absorb shocks while still paying a market-beating dividend.

Reflecting this, M&G formally implemented a progressive dividend policy earlier this year. Over time, I’m optimistic this will create great returns as demand grows in the retirement and asset management sectors.

Be mindful, however, that the business will have to paddle hard given high levels of market competition.

The dividend trust

With a focus on fast-growing markets, the JPMorgan Asia Growth & Income (LSE:JAGI) aims to provide better-than-normal returns. Today its forward dividend yield is 5.5%.

On the one hand, investing in emerging markets can sometimes be a wild ride. Political and economic turbulence can be common, impacting regional profitability. But then the long-term rewards can also be considerable thanks to breakneck population growth and increasing disposable incomes.

In total, this trust holds shares in 68 companies including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Alibaba, HDFC Bank and Samsung. And it’s focused on Asia Pacific’s regional heavyweights China, India, Taiwan and South Korea.

As for dividends, the trust’s board voted in March to raise its enhanced dividend to between 1% and 1.5% of net asset value (NAV) per quarter. This could significantly boost the amount of long-term dividend income it provides.

The dividend ETF

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP) does exactly what it says on the tin. What makes it so good is its focus on businesses with turbocharged dividend yields — more specifically, it “invests in 100 of the highest dividend yielding equity securities in the world.”

Another benefit is that it pays dividends out monthly, allowing investors the chance to reinvest their cash earlier for improved compound returns.

I like the fund because it’s well diversified by geography and sector. The US is currently its largest single region, though this still accounts for less than 25% of its portfolio. And in terms of industry, well represented areas include financial services, energy, real estate and basic materials.

This GlobalX fund has greater exposure to cyclical sectors than some other ETFs, however. This could cause it to underperform its peers during economic downturns.

But I believe the positives of holding it still make it worth considering. The dividend yield here is an enormous 10.2%.

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Diversification across dozens or more companies means the negative impact from one or two dividend shocks won’t derail an investor’s entire income strategy.

Yet spreading capital across a broad mix of stocks doesn’t have to mean investors settle for poor returns. Indeed, a £20,000 lump sum invested equally in the following assets would yield an £1,940 passive income this year alone, if broker forecasts are accurate.

Here’s why this FTSE 100 share, an exchange-traded fund (ETF), and this investment trust could be great buys to consider for a second income.

The ETF

Dividend yield: 11.2%

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP) offers exceptional diversification in its own right. It holds shares in “100 of the highest dividend paying equities” spread across industries in both developed and emerging markets.

These range from UK financial services provider M&G, Brazilian iron ore producer Vale and US retailer Kohls. This allocation split provides stability as well as the potential for long-term earnings and dividend growth.

This GlobalX fund does lean more closely to US equities, with 29% of the fund tied up in Stateside stocks. This could leave it more vulnerable to regional issues than funds with greater global diversification.

But overall, I think it’s a highly attractive way to spread risk. I also like its long record of making monthly distributions, giving investors access to their dividend income sooner.

The investment trust

Dividend yield: 8.8%

Alternative Income REIT‘s (LSE:AIRE) designed to prioritise delivering reliable dividends to investors. Under real estate investment trust (REIT) rules, it must pay at least 90% of annual rental profits out this way.

Investors have roughly 50 British REITs to choose from today. I like this one because — as with the ETF I’ve described — it provides exposure to a multitude of different sectors, giving strength across the economic cycle. Some of its assets include power stations, hotels, care homes and retail parks.

Group profits here might be affected by adverse interest rate movements that depress asset values. However, I think this risk is baked into its low valuation (it trades at a 15% discount to its net asset value per share).

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The FTSE 100 share

Dividend yield: 9%

Nearing double-digit percentages, the yield on Phoenix Group (LSE:PHNX) is the second highest on the FTSE index today.

Yet unlike many high-yield shares, this UK blue-chip offers large dividends that have proven sustainable over time. Indeed, its dividend yield has averaged 8.6% over the last five years.

As with any income share however, future dividends are never guaranteed, and especially large ones. Payouts here could disappoint if economic conditions weaken, for instance, damaging demand for its financial services.

Still, a strong shareholder capital coverage ratio of 172% provides this year’s dividend forecasts with substantial strength. Phoenix is a highly cash generative business, and I expect dividends to grow strongly over the long term as demographic factors drive retirement product demand.

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However, investors can lessen the chances of their passive income sinking by investing in a variety of different stocks. This can be achieved easily and cheaply by purchasing one or more dividend-paying exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Some such funds are geared specicially towards paying high dividends. They can also hold companies that have strong records of dividend growth. By holding a basket of shares, ETFs can be a better way to target a dependable passive income over time, though it’s important to remember that dividends are never, ever guaranteed.

With this in mind, here are two dividend-paying ETFs I think are worth considering today.

A US-focused fund

As the name implies, the iShares US Equity High Income ETF (LSE:INCU) is geared towards generating income from North American assets (218 in total). For this financial year, its dividend yield’s huge, at 10.1%.

Perhaps surprisingly, it comprises a large section of tech stocks (including Nvidia, Microsoft and Apple). Around 28.3% of the fund is devoted to the information technology space.

But this iShares ETF holds classic defensive sectors, too, to give it added steel and exposure to higher dividend yields. Real estate, healthcare and telecoms also feature prominently.

In addition, the fund also generates income from US government-backed securities and cash. The BlackRock ICS US Treasury Fund’s the single largest holding here.

The ETF’s pure focus on US assets could leave it vulnerable if investor confidence in the States begins to dim. But right now, I still believe it offers decent diversification for dividend chasers.

X marks the spot

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP) holds 100 of some of the highest-yielding dividend stocks out there. As a consequence, its forward yield’s now 12.9%, which puts it in the top three largest-yielding ETFs.

In total, it has holdings in 105 businesses, which provides reslience even if one or two dividend shares deliver disappointing cash rewards. It’s also well diversified by geography — the US is its largest single territory by share exposure, comprising 30.5% of the fund. And its holdings span multiple sectors including financial services, mining, real estate and utilities.

Major holdings include satellite operator SES, food manufacturer Marfrig and telecom business Proximus.

GlobalX does have high weightings in cyclical industries. For instance, financial services companies and energy producers account for 27.5% and 23.6% of the fund respectively. This carries higher danger during economic downturns than ETFs that are focused on more defensive industries.

Yet the fund’s ability to deliver a large and constant stream of passive income during previous crises helps soothe any concerns I have. Its unbroken record of delivering monthly distributions dates back to 2012.

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With the new fiscal period around the corner, I’m looking at ways that an individual could maximise their passive income in 2025/26. Here’s one strategy for investors to consider.

Choosing ISAs

It’s fair to say that most of us have heard of the Stocks and Shares ISA. Acccording to NatWest, 60% of Brits are aware of these tax-efficient products (though less encouragingly, just 38% understand how they work).

By comparison, the Lifetime ISA is recognised by fewer than half of us (44% in fact). And the number of people who understand how they operate is a paltry 22%.

This is a missed opportunity, in my view. Okay, these products have some significant downsides compared to the Stocks and Shares ISA. Peculiarities include withdrawal penalties before the age of 60, and a lower annual allowance of £4,000.

In addition, someone can only open a Lifetime ISA between the ages of 18 and 39, and contribute to one until they reach 50.

However, the Lifetime ISA also offers a large lump of cash from the government, up to a maximum of £1,000. This is an extremely handy weapon in helping investors to build long-term wealth.

Divide and conquer

If someone uses £4,000 of their £20,000 ISA allowance on a Lifetime ISA, they get an additional £1,000 from the government. This means they could have £5,000 in their Lifetime ISA, plus £16,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA, totalling £21,000.

This is great as, naturally, the more money an individual has to buy shares, the greater dividend income they can potentially make. But of course, the exact amount will depend on dividend yields and the robustness of broker forecasts.

Let’s say someone invests £21,000 today in shares, trusts, and funds that yield a reliable 7.2%. They’d make £1,512 in dividends this year, which is £72 more than if they didn’t have that extra £1,000.

Over time, this can add up to a significant amount of money. The size of the dividends could also rise in value. When considering the compounding effect, too, where dividends are reinvested, the long-term benefit to investors’ wealth can be considerable.

A top fund

As I say, it’s important to remember that dividends are never guaranteed. However, one way that investors can target a dependable passive income is by diversifying.

The Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP), for instance, is one investment that can help investors achieve this. This exchange-traded fund (ETF) holds shares spanning different regions and sectors including energy production, real estate, and financial services.

Comprising 100 of the planet’s highest-yielding companies, the fund’s forward dividend yield is a whopping 11.1%. What’s more, it’s made monthly distributions for 13 consecutive years, underlying the strength it enjoys through that diversified approach.

One drawback is that the fund is sensitive to wider movements on share markets. It’s also worth noting that ultra-high company dividend yields can sometimes be unsustainable.

Yet the Global X SuperDividend ETF’s investment in scores of dividend shares helps balance out these risks. And over time, its diversified approach could yield a stable and reliable stream of dividends.

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Global X SuperDividend ETF

Largely speaking, share investing remains a great way to generate a large and growing second income. But exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are rapidly growing in popularity with investors seeking dividends. It’s not difficult to see why.

These investment vehicles help to spread risk, as they can still pay decent dividends even if one or two income stocks disappoint. In many cases, they also offer truly stunning dividend yields.

Take the Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP), for example. With investments in 105 global companies across different sectors, it offers exceptional diversification to limit risk. Holdings include Phoenix Group, Brandywine Realty Trust, and British American Tobacco.

As a consequence, I think the fund can be relied upon to provide a stable passive income across the entire economic cycle.

On top of this, SuperDividend’s focus on high-yield stocks means its trailing 12-month dividend yield is a whopping 11.1%. To put that in context, the FTSE 100‘s trailing yield is way back at around 3.5%.

Since the ETF invests in global equities, adverse changes in in foreign exchange rates could impact overall returns. But on balance, I think it’s a great way to target dividend income with risk in mind.

Bano Santander

I’ve not been tempted to buy popular dividend shares Lloyds and NatWest for my portfolio. While they’re tipped to pay large dividends in the short term, their capacity to deliver a huge and growing payout could be impacted by weak growth in the UK economy.

Spanish bank Banco Santander (LSE:BNC) isn’t immune to such pressures. It has significant operations on these shores, as well as across the eurozone where the economic outlook is also gloomy. In total, the bank sources 45% of earnings from Europe.

But its sprawling emerging markets operations could make it a better buy for overall shareholder returns. This could be boosted still further if — as reported — the business exits Britain as part of a wider pivot towards Latin America.

Today, Santander sources around a quarter of profits from this far-flung region. And business is growing rapidly, such as in Brazil where loans and deposits grew 9% and 7%, respectively, between July and September.

With a strong brand name and large presence in heavyweight regional economies including Chile, Mexico, and Argentina, it’s well placed to capitalise on soaring demand for financial products from a growing middle class. Research house Horizon believes Latin America’s banking sector will expand at a compound annual growth rate of 28.3% between 2024 and 2030.

I think this could lead to sustained profits and dividend growth at the bank. For 2025, the total dividend is tipped to increase 7% per year to 20.5 euro cents per share. And so the dividend yield stands at a healthy 4.3%.

While dividends are never guaranteed, Santander’s robust balance sheet means it looks in great shape to hit this target. Its common equity tier 1 (CET1) capital ratio was 12.5% as of September. Dividend cover meanwhile is a rock-solid 3.8 times.

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Cash machine

Small-cap miners aren’t often famed for their large dividends. But strong cash generation and zero debt means Central Asia Metals has long delivered market-beating cash rewards.

For 2025, its dividend yield is a whopping 11%.

Profit-sapping volatility on commodity markets can make mining stocks a risk. But that robust balance sheet means Central Asia — which owns copper and lead-zinc deposits in Kazakhstan and North Macedonia — still looks in good shape to deliver big rewards.

It had cash in the bank of $67.6m as of December. That was up from £56.3m six months earlier.

Top trust

Real estate investment trusts (REITs) like Assura are required to distribute 90% of rental profits out in dividends. And so the forward dividend yield here is a healthy 9%.

However, there are other reasons why this particular trust’s a reliable passive income share. It operates in the highly stable medical property sector, where rents are underpinned by government bodies. A large percentage of its rental contracts are also inflation linked, allowing it to offset the impact of rising costs on earnings.

Assura has a strong record of dividend growth, too, which I believe should continue as the UK’s ageing population drives healthcare demand.

That said, the company’s aim to boost earnings with acquisitions does come with risks. Acquisitions that don’t work out can be extremely costly.

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Super star

As one might assume from its grandiose title, the Global X SuperDividend ETF (LSE:SDIP) boasts one of the highest dividend yields on the London Stock Exchange. It currently clocks in at 11.5%.

High-yield stocks can carry hidden risks. Companies often offer generous dividends to attract investors, even when facing challenges like weak earnings or increasing debt. High shareholder payouts can be difficult to maintain, potentially leading to dividend cuts later on.

Investing in an exchange-traded fund (ETF) doesn’t eliminate this threat. But it can help to significantly reduce the risk by spreading cash across a variety of shares.

The GlobalX SuperDividend ETF invests in more than 100 companies, and what’s more, its holdings span multiple sectors and all four corners of the globe. Major holdings include telecoms provider HKBN, iron ore producer Vale, and asset manager M&G.

This level of diversification provides even more protection for investors seeking a large and reliable dividend income over time.

Power up

The Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust invests in green energy projects across Europe. These include (but are not limited to) onshore and offshore wind farms in Sweden, Germany, and the UK, along with solar power assets in France and Ireland.

Unlike with fossil fuels, the electricity generated from ‘clean’ sources can be highly variable depending on weather conditions. But Octopus, with its wide range of technologies and broad geographic wingspan, lessens (if not completely eliminates) this threat to group earnings.

Given the stable nature of energy demand, I think this trust is — on balance — a good option to consider for investors trying to target a large and dependable passive income.

Its dividend yield for 2025 is an enormous 9.5%.

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