The Hunt for Yield

What percentage of S&P 500 companies pay dividends higher than the US 10-year yield?

• Nearly half

• Nearly all

• Nearly three-quarters

• Nearly a quarter

Which type of companies are mentioned as having high dividend yields?

• Pharmaceutical companies

• Automobile manufacturers

• Brick and mortar retailers

• Technology firms

What is a potential risk of investing in high-yield stocks?

• High liquidity

• Possibility of dividend cuts or business failure

• Guaranteed returns

• Stable market performance

How did the top five highest dividend stocks in the S&P 500 perform year-to-date compared to the overall S&P 500?

• They outperformed the S&P 500

• They remained stable

• They slumped 16%

• They gained 20%

Why might high dividend stocks be considered riskier than government bonds?

• They are backed by the government

• They are more susceptible to market fluctuations

• They are less volatile

• They have lower yields