5 of the Safest High-Yield Dividend Stocks on the Planet
As an income investor, it is a delicate balancing act to construct a dividend portfolio with a high-enough yield to cover your expenses and still ensure that your dividend income will be sustainable. In an environment with the S&P 500 yielding a paltry 1.3%, this can tempt investors into picking a stock whose dividend is on shaky ground, otherwise known as a yield trap.
Fortunately, there are still numerous safe high-yield dividend stocks in the investment universe. Here are five of the lowest-risk options for income investors to consider adding to their portfolios.
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