Treasury yields have spiked to tempting levels for investors looking for steady and reliable income. The 3 month, 6 month, 12 month, and 2 year treasury yields are all over 5% today. The 3yr, 5yr, and other terms are not far behind.
But, long term investors know that dividend paying stocks generally trounce anything you’ll get from Uncle Sam. There are many US based companies that pay as much as treasuries, and a select few that soar right past.
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