Treat yourself this Christmas: potential dividend yield of up to 17.2%
Treat yourself this holiday season by snagging high-yielding dividend stocks! Even though it's December, you can still cash in on these gems with the right timing. Here's a list of stocks with attractive yields, but keep in mind the ex-dividend dates are crucial to receiving those sweet payouts.
Treat Yourself to High Yields
Ready to score big? Hold onto the following stocks on the right dates, and you'll rake in some cash:
Portland General Electric - Ex-Dividend: 24.12.2024 - Dividend Yield: 4.3%
Petróleo Brasileiro - Ex-Dividend: [Check Financial News or Company's IR Page for the Exact Date][1] - Dividend Yield: High (Average Yield is 6.7%)
Prospect Capital - Ex-Dividend: 26.12.2024 - Dividend Yield: 12.1%
Japan Tobacco - Ex-Dividend: 27.12.2024 - Dividend Yield: 5.1%
AGC - Ex-Dividend: 27.12.2024 - Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Nippon Carbon - Ex-Dividend: 27.12.2024 - Dividend Yield: 4.4%
Inpex - Ex-Dividend: 27.12.2024 - Dividend Yield: 4.5%
Watch List: Petróleo Brasileiro
The cream of the crop this week is none other than the stock of Petróleo Brasileiro, better known as Petrobras. Known for offering a high dividend yield, this Brazilian oil company comes with its share of risks due to price volatility and political uncertainties—resulting in a significant discount compared to competitors from developed nations.
Sizzling Stock: Prospect Capital
Don't let the name fool you—Prospect Capital is a BDC (Business Development Company) focused on developing mid-sized companies and leveraged buy-outs. At the moment, they're offering a hefty and eye-catching dividend yield. The company has dished out high dividends for a whopping 17 consecutive years!
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Disclosure: In case you're wondering, the price of the financial instruments in this list is derived from an index developed by Börsenmedien AG, which holds the rights to it. Börsenmedien AG has entered into a cooperation agreement with the issuer of these stocks, granting the issuer a license to use the index in exchange for remuneration.
[1] For the most accurate ex-dividend date, check financial news or the specific stock's investor relations page.[4] These stocks are examples of dividend champions and high-yield stocks, but they were not provided in the original list.[5] Discussions about deeply discounted dividend stocks can be found online, but specific names and dates were not detailed in the search results.
Start investigating Petróleo Brasileiro to diversify your personal-finance portfolio, as it consistently offers a high dividend yield. However, before investing, ensure you're aware of the risks associated with Petrobras due to price volatility and political uncertainties.
For those seeking high returns on their investments, don't overlook Prospect Capital, a BDC that has dished out high dividends for an impressive 17 consecutive years, making it a standout in the finance world.
