Over the past 15 years or so, the collective dividends of companies in the S&P 500 would equate to a dividend yield of 2% for an investment in an index fund. So for anyone with an interest in dividends, it makes sense to look for stocks with yields of 2% or higher. Otherwise, you might as well just invest in the index.
Luckily for investors looking for investments with this as a basic screening criterion, there is a plethora of great investments out there. Here's why three of our investing contributors elected to highlight oil services company Core Laboratories (NYSE:CLB), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), and Dunkin' Brands Group (NASDAQ:DNKN).
Source: Motley Fool
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