Risk
Our Risk chart shows you the difference in the median annual standard deviation (a measure of risk) between the Russell 3000’s dividend paying stocks, and those that don’t pay dividends. As you can see, the risk measured for dividend paying stocks was 16.8 percentage points lower than the risk measured for stocks of companies that didn’t pay dividends.
Investing involves risk, including loss of principal. International and sector investments may involve additional risks, including non-diversification risk, currency risk, political risk, and geopolitical risk. Carefully consider your investment objectives, risk tolerance, and costs before investing. The information appearing above does not serve as the receipt of, or a substitute for, personal investment advice from Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd. or any other investment professional. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
FEATURED TRENDS
Following is a description of trends and themes that are of current interest to us.
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