Low-volatility stocks with high yields can be an excellent defensive play during a bear market. You can take these dividend stocks to the bank.
It's no secret that the stock market has been rocky throughout 2022.
Year to date, the S&P 500 index is down 18.1% through May 20
With futures contracts on the federal funds rate pricing in an 88% chance of a 50-basis-point hike in June and inflation figures hitting 8.3% year over year in April,
the markets are expected to remain highly volatile.
Investors looking to pivot their equity holdings to a more defensive allocation during these turbulent conditions can consider an allocation to low-beta dividend stocks
Here's a list of 6 low-volatility dividend stocks stocks to buy with yields above 3%.
1. Verizon Communications Inc. (ticker: VZ) 2. AT&T Inc. (T) 3. BCE Inc. (BCE) 4. Pfizer Inc. (PFE) 5. Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD) 6. General Mills Inc. (GIS)
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