Higher Rates Crush Dividend Stocks

Summary The higher the yields on "risk-free" investments like Treasury bonds, the less attractive stocks with higher dividend yields become. As interest rates have spiked, especially in the last month, dividend stocks have taken it on the chin. One of the best proxies for US dividend stocks is the iShares Select Dividend ETF. tadamichi/iStock via Getty Images We've been covering the huge move higher in Treasury yields throughout the week for premium members. As bond yields rise, bond prices go down. Check out the six-month chart below of the 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ( This article was written by Bespoke Investment Group 48.91K Followers Follow Bespoke Investment Group provides some of the most original content and intuitive thinking on the Street. Founded by Paul Hickey and Justin Walters, formerly of Birinyi Associates and creators of the acclaimed TickerSense blog, Bespoke offers multiple products that allow anyone, from institutions to the most modest investor, to gain the data and knowledge necessary to make intelligent and profitable investment decisions. Along with running their Think B.I.G. finance blog, Bespoke provides timely investment ideas through its Bespoke Premium (https://bespokepremium.com/) subscription service and also manages money (https://bespokepremium.com/mm) for high net worth individuals. Visit: Bespoke Investment Group (https://bespokeinvest.com/)