Top analysts say investors are suckers for bad dividend stocks

Research says that just 3% of dividend-payers are ‘attractive stocks’

Jun 25, 2025 - 20:20
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Top analysts say investors are suckers for bad dividend stocks

Every investor loves a good dividend stock, especially when markets get a little crazy.

Get paid—and generate income during rocky times—is a compelling sales pitch. So are steadiness and predictability, common traits in companies with the wherewithal to share profits with the public. 

Rising dividends provide a hedge against inflation and the power of compounding reinvested dividends over time.