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Major oil and gas stocks have historically offered investors high dividend yields. In 2021, oil and gas are trying to recover from the downward pressure placed on demand by COVID-19 lockdowns. However, this segment of the stock market is still flush with dividend yields of over 5 percent. A dividend is a portion of a company’s profits that is paid out on a regular basis, typically quarterly, to shareholders. “The dividend yield is a financial ratio that represents the dividend income per share, divided by the price per share,” according to Investopedia . “It is considered a sign of clear financial health and confidence for a company to pay out dividends.” Energy Investing Outlook Report Ready to profit from the energy market in 2021? Read your FREE 2021 report to learn about investing in oil, uranium, and other forms of energy! For those who prefer a long-term approach to investing, stocks with high dividends allow for a steady flow of income and the opportunity for investors to increase equity holdings. The Investing News Network has compiled a list of the five top oil and gas dividend stocks using TradingView’s stock screener . The energy sector companies on this list […]
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