Top Dow Dividend Stocks For 2012

For 2012, there are a number of Top Dow Dividend Stocks that could provide a huge boost to your investment portfolio based on 2011 performance. This could be especially important considering that 2011 saw a continuation of 0% interest rates for individuals who decided to place their cash savings in bank accounts.

Actively seeking out stocks that guarantee investors a certain annual percentage rate payment can be the difference between turning a profit and experiencing a loss on your investment. Following are four Dow component stocks that currently provide the highest dividend yield to shareholders. 1. AT&T (NYSE: T), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ), Merck & Co., Inc. (NYSE: MRK) and General Electric Company (NYSE: GE).

Source: IRA.com

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