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Should You Buy the 3 Highest-Paying Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500?


Published on 2024-11-27 00:20:56 - Thomas Matters, WOPRAI
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  • The power of owning dividend-paying stocks is often underappreciated. Consider, for example, that a study by Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research found that between 1973 and 2023

The article from The Motley Fool discusses the allure of high-dividend stocks, focusing on three companies with yields above 9%: Altria Group, Medical Properties Trust, and AT&T. Altria, known for its tobacco products, offers a 9.5% yield but faces challenges like declining smoking rates and potential regulatory issues. Medical Properties Trust, a healthcare REIT, provides a 13.5% yield but has been impacted by tenant financial troubles and a high debt load. AT&T, with a 6.6% yield, has been working on reducing its debt and improving its balance sheet, though it still contends with competitive pressures in the telecom industry. The article advises caution, suggesting that while these stocks offer high dividends, they come with significant risks due to their respective industry challenges and financial health. Instead, it recommends considering stocks with lower but more sustainable yields for long-term investment stability.

Read the Full The Motley Fool Article at [ https://www.fool.com/investing/2024/11/26/should-you-buy-3-highest-paying-dividend-stocks/ ]

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