Is This 9% Dividend Yield Too Good to Pass Up?

These days, the average interest rate you're earning in a savings account is next to nothing. And although interest rates are rising, you can make a lot more by investing in dividend stocks. The challenge is in finding a dividend stock that strikes a good balance between paying out a high dividend and at the same time offering sufficient safety.

Sabra Health Care REIT (NASDAQ: SBRA) stands out for its impressive dividend yield of 8.8%, which is well above the S&P 500's yield of about 1.4%. Skeptical investors may wonder if it is too good to be true. Can a dividend this high be safe? Let's take a closer look at various factors.

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