Investing in stocks with monster dividend yields can be scary. Income investors saw this firsthand recently as chemicals giant LyondellBasell (LYB) slashed its dividend in half. Before the cut, it had the highest dividend yield in the S&P 500 at 12.6%, more than 10 times the index’s level (1.2%).
Given the higher risk of a dividend reduction, ultra-high-yield stocks aren’t for everyone. However, here are three intriguing options for those seeking a big-time income stream.
This post originally appeared at The Motley Fool.