Healthy Dividends: Three Key Metrics to Watch

Don’t get lured in by that sky-high yield

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As I’ve discussed in many articles, dividends are a powerful investing strategy for those looking for steady income.

I won’t rehash those points. If you want a reminder, check them out here:

Dividend Stocks: How Yield & Income Can Boost Your Investing Profits

Can I Use Stocks to Replace My Working Income?

Today, I want to talk about how not all dividends are created equal. Assessing the health and sustainability of a company’s dividend payments is critical for investors looking to build a sustainable income stream. To evaluate the strength of dividends, investors should consider several key metrics that shed light on a company’s ability to maintain and grow its dividend payouts over time.

Dividend Yield