The eight companies discussed here all have solid market positions, and their stocks yield more than three percent.

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If one-year Treasurys yield 0.5% and stocks yield 2.5%, the futures should be priced at an annualized 2% discount to the spot price.

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You add the dividend yield to your stock price increase to produce a total return that incorporates both the stocks yield and its capital appreciation.

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