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Rising interest rates and bond yields have pushed the S&P 500 index toward all-time highs while compressing its aggregate dividend yield to approximately 1%, a level that may limit income for investors relying on portfolio distributions.
The resulting shift toward fixed-income assets is creating a potential buying opportunity for long-term holders of high-yield equities, specifically PepsiCo, Realty Income, and Energy Transfer, which currently offer yields ranging from 4.7% to 6.5%.
PepsiCo, a global producer of snacks, beverages, and packaged food, is navigating a period of elevated operating costs driven by inflation and consumer spending restraint.
Despite these challenges, the company has increased its dividend for 54 consecutive years, a record that qualifies it as a Dividend King.
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