This compares to a five - year average dividend yield of 1.6 %. (retirebeforedad.com)
With a little research you can find the current average dividend yield for stocks and from there, you can find stocks whose current yield is significantly higher (or lower). (capitaloneinvesting.com)
Then he eliminates half of these stocks, retaining those with above average dividend yields [along with their A + + financial strength ratings]. (early-retirement-planning-insights.com)