Dividend Stocks Are Dangerous. Where to Find Safety and Yield Now. - Barron's
1. Dividend stocks, including DOW, have performed poorly recently. 2. Average dividend stocks dropped 3.8%, worse than S&P 500's 2.8%. 3. High-yield stocks, like DOW at 7.2%, lost 5% in three months. 4. Investors are advised to focus on second quintile yield stocks. 5. Stable earnings growth is crucial for safe dividends.