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Summary
- The Fed is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re going to get.
- Red hot inflation, recession fear, and negative market sentiment emphasized last week by FedEx have many investors seeking high-yielding dividend stocks to hedge against and battle losses.
- This article highlights three dividend-paying stocks with excellent fundamentals, amazing profitability, and strong dividend safety grades. The four-year average yield on each stock pick is over 4%.
- Although each of the three stocks experienced some declines this year, they have fared well overall.
- Like most equities with high yields, they can be risky while offering a good opportunity to buy when markets fall.
September Federal Reserve Meeting (FOMC)
Investors are on the prowl for investments that offer income, as portfolios have taken a hit in this volatile market environment, with no end in sight. And while not all high-yield stocks are created equal, by and large, the backdrop of the upcoming Fed meeting supports a 75- to 100-basis point hike, which bodes well for dividend-paying stocks. However, should the Fed surprise by presenting a less than 75-basis point hike, growth stocks will likely take off.
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