Previous close | 11.30 |
Open | 11.30 |
Bid | 12.20 |
Ask | 12.50 |
Strike | 27.00 |
Expiry date | 2024-06-21 |
Day's range | 11.30 - 11.30 |
Contract range | N/A |
Volume | |
Open interest | 1 |
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The main reason is that dividend stocks with yields below the average of the S&P 500 index, which stands at 1.62% at present, frequently deliver above-average returns on capital on a multiyear basis. Alternatively, stocks with yields above the S&P 500 average can serve as powerful hedges against market volatility, and provide healthy levels of income over time. Like any investment, though, you should have a clear idea about how a dividend stock fits into your broader strategy and overall portfolio before buying shares.
AT&T is one of the largest wireless carriers in the U.S. and its stock sports a ginormous 6.84% yield at current levels. Altria, on the other hand, is a top U.S. tobacco company, and its shares offer a tantalizing 9.45% yield right now. With this background in mind, let's dig deeper to find out which of these ultra-high-yield dividend stocks is the better buy.