Let’s talk about dividends. For investors interested in quick returns or steady income, these profit-sharing payments to stockholders have always been an inducement to enter equity markets. In today’s financial environment, with bond yields depressed and the Federal Reserve’s key interest rate set at just 1.75%, dividends are a natural place to look if you want to grow your money.And why not? Even at the low end, dividends offer at least the same return as bonds – but with higher potential for increase. The average dividend yield among companies listed in the S&P 500 is just about 2%, meaning a …read more
Source:: Yahoo Finance
