A dividend is a portion of a company's earnings that is paid out to shareholders. Stocks with high dividend payouts can provide a reliable stream of income during times of uncertainty. Some of the most popular exchange-traded funds that focus on high dividend stocks include the Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF , the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF and the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF . For example, VYM holds AT & T , which pays a 5.
8% yield, HP and Exxon Mobil with a 3% dividend each. On the overall market, nearly 70% of respondents said the S & P 500 could see declines ahead . Thirty-five percent of the investors believe the biggest risk to the market this year is a misstep by the Federal Reserve, while another 32% said stubborn inflation poses the most pressing threat. The S & P 500 is on track to post a winning quarter, up more than 5%.
Vol is at record lows lol