In times of uncertainty, dividend-paying stocks can bring stability to investors’ portfolios. Of course, a dividend yield alone isn’t enough. The underlying business has to be solid and performing well for the company’s share price to have a chance of holding up.
Further, with the dramatic increase in yields over the last 12 months, dividend stocks now have some stiff competition. Specifically, with “risk-free” assets like Treasuries New here? Already have an account?This content is restricted to paid subscribers