The current bear market has been brutal for investors of all kinds. Even shares of well-established businesses that are components of the S&P 500 index haven't escaped the beatings. The benchmark index is down around 17% from the peak it reached more than a year ago.

The market's dismal performance since the end of 2021 has been discouraging. At times like this, it's important to remember that every bear market in history has been wiped away by subsequent market recoveries. 

The next bull market may already be underway or it might not get started for another year. One way or another, investors who put shares of these high-yield dividend stocks in their portfolio now have a good chance of realizing market-beating gains over the long run.

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