Better Passive Income Opportunity: 10-Year Treasury Notes Yielding 5% or These 3 S&P 500 Dividend Stocks? History Offers a Clear Answer.
If you're looking for an income investment to plug into for more than a few years, take a step back and look at the longer-term math.
Overview
For the first time since mid-2007, 10-year Treasury notes are yielding a head-turning 5%. Income investors who have held dividend stocks -- out of necessity -- for years now finally have a compelling alternative.
This begs the question: Which should an income-minded investor hold right now? As always, it depends. While "past performance is no guarantee of future results," a dividend stock's history can really help you make a smart choice.
Details
To this end, here's a closer look at three different S&P 500 dividend stocks to compare to 10-year Treasuries. Each one meets a very particular need in its own way that just might make it a better choice than government-issued securities.
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Originally published at www.fool.com.