3 Cash-Rich Stocks Ready to Start Paying Dividends

Investors have been loading up on dividend stocks for good reason: These stocks are trouncing the puny 2% yield on Treasuries. In fact, more than 200 stocks in the S&P 500 currently yield better than Treasuries. And in addition to higher yield, dividend stocks are delivering superior overall returns. For instance, high-yield stocks were the top-performing group in the S&P last year, and the 50 highest yielders returned an eye-popping 18.5%, nearly nine times the 2.1% return of the S&P during that period. If dividend stocks continue to outperform, then it's likely more companies will start paying dividends. Additional incentives come from retiring baby boomers, who will most likely switch to income-generating investments rather than riskier growth . . . → Read More: 3 Cash-Rich Stocks Ready to Start Paying Dividends