3 Things You Need to Know if You Buy Pfizer Today

The big draw for most investors with Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) today is likely to be its lofty 7.2% dividend yield. That compares to 1.2% for the S&P 500 index and about 1.3% for the average pharmaceutical stock. But before you rush out and buy that high yield, you should understand these three things.After the lofty dividend yield, the next big reason to buy Pfizer is its proven ability to survive in the highly competitive pharmaceutical sector. Not only is it a giant in the industry, with a $135 billion market capitalization, but it has existed for well over 100 years. This is not some upstart or some one-trick wonder.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool