Buying the Dip: 3 Super Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks I Added to My Retirement Account During the Stock Market Sell-Off.

The stock market recently took a big dip, driven down by concerns about how much tariffs will affect the economy. One of the benefits of falling stock prices is that dividend yields move in the opposite direction. That allows investors to lock in even higher yields on some high-quality dividend stocks. I recently capitalized on the dip in the market to deploy some cash in my retirement account to add to my position in several top-notch dividend stocks, including VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI), Verizon (NYSE: VZ), and Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC). Here's why I think they are low-risk stocks to buy amid the current market turmoil.Amid the market downturn, VICI Properties' stock has dipped more than 10% from its recent peak. That has driven up the dividend yield of the real estate investment trust (REIT) to 5.7%, well above the S&P 500's 1.5% yield. Continue reading

Apr 9, 2025 - 10:45

Buying the Dip: 3 Super Safe High-Yield Dividend Stocks I Added to My Retirement Account During the Stock Market Sell-Off.

The stock market recently took a big dip, driven down by concerns about how much tariffs will affect the economy. One of the benefits of falling stock prices is that dividend yields move in the opposite direction. That allows investors to lock in even higher yields on some high-quality dividend stocks.

I recently capitalized on the dip in the market to deploy some cash in my retirement account to add to my position in several top-notch dividend stocks, including VICI Properties (NYSE: VICI), Verizon (NYSE: VZ), and Genuine Parts Company (NYSE: GPC). Here's why I think they are low-risk stocks to buy amid the current market turmoil.

Amid the market downturn, VICI Properties' stock has dipped more than 10% from its recent peak. That has driven up the dividend yield of the real estate investment trust (REIT) to 5.7%, well above the S&P 500's 1.5% yield.