Don’t Lick That Frog—the Pull and Peril of a 17% Yield
Barron's Streetwise
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The Risks of High-Dividend Yield Stocks
This chapter discusses the dangers of investing in high-dividend yielding stocks using a metaphor of licking bright frogs. It also explores the example of Eastman Kodak to illustrate how a high-dividend yield can be a warning sign of trouble, and mentions a report from JP Morgan recommending buying mortgage REITs despite the risks.
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