Dividend Yield Explained: Some companies pay dividends to share a part of their profits with their shareholders. Investing in dividend-paying stocks can give you a steady income, even when the stock ...

UnitedHealth's yield is typically less than 2%, but nowadays, it's well over 3%. The stock experienced a steep decline in value this year as its financials underwhelmed investors. Rising costs, ...

Investors looking for high yields have to avoid overreaching. AGNC Investment's 16% yield is enticing, but risky. This North American financial giant's 4.7% yield has proven much more reliable. AGNC ...