Three new stocks made April’s Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio, which was made available to members on April 19, 2024.
Recap from March’s Picks
On a price return basis, our Safest Dividend Yields Model Portfolio (-7.9%) underperformed the S&P 500 (-4.1%) by 3.8% from March 21, 2024 through April 17, 2024. On a total return basis, the Model Portfolio (-7.6%) underperformed the S&P 500 (-4.1%) by 3.5% over the same time. The best performing large-cap stock was down <1%, and the best performing small-cap stock was up 6%. Overall, 2 out of the 17 Safest Dividend Yield stocks outperformed their respective benchmarks (S&P 500 and Russell 2000) from March 21, 2024 through April 17, 2024.
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This Model Portfolio only includes stocks that earn an Attractive or Very Attractive rating, have positive free cash flow (FCF) and economic earnings, and offer a dividend yield greater than 3%. Companies with strong free cash flow provide higher quality and safer dividend yields because strong FCF supports the dividend. We think this portfolio provides a uniquely well-screened group of stocks that can help clients outperform.
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