8 Facts About High-Yield Dividend Stocks Every Investor Should Know

Dividend stocks generally aren't as exciting as growth stocks, but the right ones can generate stable long-term returns that outperform the broader market. Here are eight facts investors should keep in mind when seeking out reliable income stocks.

Dividend yields can soar when stock prices plunge. When that happens, investors should look for high-yielding stocks that were unfairly tossed out with the broader market.

For example, packaged foods giant General Mills (NYSE: GIS) currently pays a 3.3% yield. However, the market crash in late 2018 briefly boosted that yield above 5%. Investors who bought General Mills during the crash profited from both the dividend and the stock, which has since rebounded nearly 60%.

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