5 Top BofA Securities December Stock Picks Also Pay High-Yield Dividends

Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciations have contributed 68%. Sustainable dividend income is essential for total return expectations.

A study from Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, found that dividend stocks delivered an annualized return of 9.18% over the past half-century, more than double non-payers' 3.95%.

Now is an excellent time to do an end-of-the-year portfolio with a qualified financial advisor, especially with major indices reaching all-time highs.

Dividend stocks provide investors with reliable streams of passive income, enabling them to generate revenue without requiring continuous active effort.

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