5 Top-Ranked High Dividend Stocks for Income & Stability

The dividend-paying securities are the major sources of consistent income for investors when returns from the equity market are at risk. Meanwhile, bond yields have also declined sharply, boosting demand for dividend-paying stocks. Notably, 10-year Treasury yield posted their largest one-day drop since Jun 24, 2016 when Britain voted to exit the European Union. While there are plenty of options in the dividend space, we have highlighted five stocks that yield more than 5% in dividends, have a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy), and a VGM Score of B or better. Any of these could be interesting plays for the coming months for investors in uncertain markets...

Based in New York, NY, Two Harbors Investment (TWO) is a real estate investment trust that focuses on investing in, financing and managing residential mortgage-backed securities, non-agency securities, mortgage servicing rights, and other financial assets in the United States. Based in Sugar Land, TX, CVR Refining (CVRR) is engaged in the refining of petroleum primarily in the United States. Based in New York, NY, New Media Investment Group (NEWM) is an online advertising and digital marketing company. Based in Bethesda, MD, TerraForm Power (TERP) is global renewable energy company. Based in Houston, TX, Hi-Crush Partners (HCLP) provides proppant and logistics solutions to the energy industry in North America.

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