This monthly series highlights five large-cap, dividend-paying stocks trading at discounts, offering an average yield of 3.7%. The author also presents two additional groups of five stocks each, with moderate to high yields reaching up to 8%, targeting conservative dividend growth investors. The selections come from a universe of over 7,500 U.S.-listed stocks, focusing on long-term income stability and market-beating growth. The author, with 25 years of experience, manages High Income DIY Portfolios, providing model portfolios and strategies for sustainable passive income.
Realty Income Corp (O) offers a notable dividend yield of 5.52% on Pluang, trading at USD 59.04 with an 83% buy order activity as of Nov 07, 2026 20:21 WIB. This aligns with the article's focus on dividend-paying stocks with yields up to 8%. Meanwhile, the iShares 20 Plus Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) shows stable trading at USD 81.92, with a nearly flat 1-day change of -0.01%, reflecting steady interest in fixed income assets among conservative investors.
As of late 2026, the average 1-year certificate of deposit (CD) rate stands at 1.76%, below the Federal Reserve's target range. Some investors are considering blue-chip dividend stocks like Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola, which offer pot...
In a market recently dominated by AI stocks, defensive Dividend Aristocrats in non-tech sectors stand out for providing downside protection and steady income. These companies have durable track records and diversified businesses, currently trading be...
Investing $300,000 equally in three high-dividend stocks—Realty Income, Verizon, and Ares Capital—can yield over $21,500 in passive income annually. Realty Income offers a 5.53% yield with monthly dividends from net-lease properties, Verizon provides...
A $750,000 portfolio split across six high-yield dividend stocks generates about $44,600 annually, but investors in the 24% tax bracket pay roughly $9,000 in taxes each year. Two stocks, Ares Capital and Main Street Capital, along with Realty Income,...
Five high-yield REITs offer dividends up to 15.85%, but the IRS taxes most of these payouts as ordinary income, which can significantly reduce net returns for investors holding them in taxable accounts. For example, a $500,000 investment in these REI...
