3 Big Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 8%; RBC Says ‘Buy’

3 Big Dividend Stocks Yielding at Least 8%; RBC Says ‘Buy’

Market trends are generally heading up, and investors are feeling confident. The S&P 500 has gained 20% so far this year, and the NASDAQ has gained 15%; for now, it looks like the confidence is justified. The economy’s reopening is proceeding apace, and both investors and consumers are looking forward to a more normal 2022.

In a recent note for RBC, the firm’s head of US equity strategy, Lori Calvasina, acknowledges the optimism – and also points out the potential fly in the ointment. Stock performance lately has been closely tied to the COVID data, and that has the potential to derail the good feelings.