A number of readers have asked me for updates on the current yields of the stocks in my Dividend portfolio. That’s a good idea: The big rally in dividend paying stocks in 2016 has had a serious impact on yields with many once high-yielding stocks appreciating in price until their yields are now just middle of the pack. While I try to figure out a way to post a current yield on the portfolio page, I’ll start posting updates. The yields below are for the January 12 close on the 12 stocks in this portfolio.
Coach (COH) 3.80%
Qualcomm (QCOM) 3.24%
VanEck Vectors Preferred ETF (PFXF) 6.62%
Kinder Morgan (KMI) 2.29%
Verizon (VZ) 4.34%
ExxonMobil (XOM) 3.39%
Targa Resources (TRGP) 6.13%
Western Gas Partners (WES) 5.62%
WestPac Banking (WBK) 5.53%
General Electric (GE) 3.04%
OneOK Partners (OKS) 7.08%
Seadrill (SDRL) 0%
Average current yield for portfolio as of January 12, 2017: 4.26%
