Investors can set a target dividend yield for themselves, then pull the trigger when a stock hits that mark.
Of course, the standards for dividend stocks to buy can vary based on the needs of your portfolio or objectives. Depending on market conditions, a target dividend yield could be a multiple of the average S&P 500 yield, which is now around 1.35%. A dividend yield of about 3% would be twice the S&P 500 average.
With that said, here are three stocks to consider for those interested in income investing.
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