5 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Watch

A high dividend yield can be alluring for an income-focused investor, especially in today's low-yielding environment. However, it can also be a sign that a company's dividend is in trouble.

Because of that, investors need to thoroughly analyze higher-yielding stocks to make sure they aren't dividend-yield traps. That should include watching them for a few quarters to make sure their financial metrics or business plans trend in the right direction for dividend sustainability.

With that in mind, here are five dividend stocks with enticing payouts that income investors might want to put on their watchlists.

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