10 Dow Stocks Yielding Over 3%

With yields on 10-Year Treasuries dropping below 3% again on worries in the EU and another lousy jobs report, it's worth noting that there are 10 stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average yielding over 3%. As compiled by CNBC this week, this table highlights 10 of the 30 stocks comprising the index with a current yield over 3%. You'll recognize many of these names like AT&T (T), Pfizer (PFE) and General Electrics (GE) as household names. While some consider the DJIA to be somewhat out of date, the nature of the more established companies lends them to higher yields than your typical Nasdaq holding. (Click to enlarge) Pros and Cons of High Yielding Dow Stocks There has been much study on the performance of the highest yielding Dow stocks (usually termed "Dogs of the Dow"). In one respect, since the Dow Industrials tend to be venerable, established companies capable... Read more