4 Dividend-Paying Gold Stocks to Purchase to Hedge Against a Market Crash

Gold is unlikely to produce spectacular returns, but it is highly effective at minimizing the downside in the event of a bubble popping, a geopolitical crisis, or some other market catastrophe. That said, the dollars invested in gold ideally also can earn money through dividend payouts.

That’s why we compiled a list of the best four dividend-paying gold stocks to purchase to hedge against a market crash. Investing in these gold stocks is a hedge for the rest of your portfolio while simultaneously earning a passive income through dividend distributions. Here are the four dividend-paying gold stocks to purchase as hedges against a market crash: Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) Dividend Yield: 3.6%, Barrick Gold (NYSE:GOLD) Dividend Yield: 1.7%, Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) Dividend Yield: 2.3% and B2Gold Corp (AMEX:BTG) Dividend Yield: 3.4%.

Source: Dividend Investor

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