3 Brilliant High-Yield Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term

The average dividend yield of stocks in the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is just 1.3% or so today, even though the index fell into correction territory earlier in 2025. That speaks to both the still-high level of the market and the volatility that is rampant right now. If you are a dividend investor in search of high yields, now is a time to focus on industry-leading companies like Toronto-Dominion Bank (NYSE: TD), Prologis (NYSE: PLD), and NNN REIT (NYSE: NNN). Here's why each one is a brilliant stock to own now and for the long term.Toronto-Dominion Bank, or TD Bank, as it is more commonly known, allowed its U.S. business to be used for money laundering. It was hit with a fine, is working to upgrade its internal controls, and is under an asset cap in the U.S. market until regulators are happy with those internal controls. TD's expansion in the U.S. market, which was expected to be the bank's growth engine, won't resume until the asset cap is lifted. That's the bad news, and investors have reacted by selling the stock. TD Bank's yield is near its historic highs at 4.8%, while the average bank stock yields about 2.6%.Long-term investors will want to step in now because of that high yield -- and the fact that TD Bank's core Canadian business is unaffected by the U.S. issues. As one of the largest banks in Canada, TD Bank has a regulatory-protected position and is still financially strong. In fact, it increased its dividend 3% shortly after the U.S. issue was disclosed. That's a sign of management's confidence that this headwind will be temporary. If you don't mind a low-risk turnaround story, TD Bank and its lofty yield could be a great dividend stock for you.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool