Why I'm Avoiding 10%-Yielding British American Tobacco Stock

Summary

  • BTI stock has a very attractive yield and valuation along with considerable competitive advantages.
  • However, we're remaining on the sidelines.
  • We share two reasons why.
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British American Tobacco (NYSE:BTI) carries a lot of appeal for many income-focused investors due to its defensive business model, sky-high dividend yield that's well covered by earnings, and what appears to be an attractive valuation. However, I remain on the sidelines with this stock

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