May 1, "Big-Name Stocks Are Boasting Huge Yields Now. But Here Are the Risks Investors Should Consider"

Summary: Big-Name Stocks Are Boasting Huge Yields Now. But Here Are the Risks Investors Should Consider by Chris Taylor With interest rates near record lows, trying to live off investment income isn’t easy. Dividend yields — which rise as stock prices fall — can seem like a tempting alternative. But the strategy is a risky one. Fears of the coronavirus have been weighing on stock prices. As a result, payouts on some prominent companies have reached eye-popping levels.