Is Pfizer's 6.8%-Yielding Dividend Too Good to Be True?

Finding a high-yielding stock that is safe to hang on to can be a rarity. When yields get high (e.g., more than 5%), usually there's a reason behind it. And investors are often hesitant to invest in such stocks, fearing that those incredibly attractive payouts may not end up being sustainable.One of the highest yields you can get right now is from Pfizer (NYSE: PFE). The healthcare giant offers a yield of 6.8%, which is more than five times what the average rate is for the typical stock on the S&P 500 -- just 1.2%. Could Pfizer be one of the best dividend stocks to add to your portfolio right now, or is its yield too good to be true?Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool