Suriya Phosri
Market Recap
Q2 2025 kicked off on a sour note with tariff announcements and the ensuing market rollercoaster that followed. Ultimately, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) finished the month with a loss of
Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks To Consider In May 2025
Summary
- Q2 2025 began with market volatility due to tariff announcements, resulting in SPY losing 0.87% and VYM declining by 3.54%.
- Since inception, my watchlist has a CAGR of 14.61%, outperforming SPY and VYM, and providing higher yields.
- The May 2025 watchlist includes 10 stocks with an average forward dividend yield of 3.59% and an expected return of 14.78%.
- Historical performance shows 78.02% of watchlist stocks yield positive returns, with a dollar cost averaging strategy proving effective for long-term gains.
I have a masters degree in Analytics from Northwestern University and a bachelors degree in Accounting. I have worked in the investment arena for over 10 years starting as an analyst and working my way up to a management role. Dividend investing is a personal hobby and I look forward to sharing my thoughts with the Seeking Alpha community.
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