3 Stocks to Buy with Dividends Yielding More Than 3%
Dividend yields have been under pressure in recent years. Several factors have played a role in this yield compression. Former high-yielding sectors like energy and real estate have endured a rash of dividend reductions because of challenging conditions in those industries. Meanwhile, technology companies have preferred share buybacks over dividends. Add all that to rising stock prices, and the average dividend yield of companies in the S&P 500 is down to 1.3%.
However, there are still some solid options out there for yield-focused investors. Three dividend stocks with yields more than double that of the S&P 500 are Agree Realty (NYSE: ADC), Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP)(NYSE: BIPC), and Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW). Here's why they stand out as solid options for yield-seeking investors.
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