Dividend stocks are expected to pop as the Fed lowers rates. How to shop for the right ones

With markets widely expecting the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates at its September meeting, dividend-paying stocks are about to get their moment in the sun. Fed funds futures trading data suggests a rate cut from the current range of 5.25% to 5.5% is a certainty next month, according to the CME FedWatch Tool .

line NOBL ETF vs the S & P 500 in 2024 Investors should be discerning as they shop for these dividend-paying names and avoid the siren call of names that have high yields that are too good to last. Not all dividend payers are alike High dividend yields may be eye-catching at first, but they should prompt questions from investors.

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