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Yield Spread (Baa Bonds – Utility Dividends) This interesting chart suggests that utilities are currently cheap. Picture source: Morgan Stanley Research

S&P 500 Forecast Dividend Yield Is Above The 10-Year Treasury Yield Dividends remained stable or increased, while the 10-year Treasury yield has declined. Picture source: Wells Fargo Investment Institute

Dividend Yield vs. Corporate Bond Yield This chart shows that dividend yields of European companies appear more attractive than corporate bond yields. Picture source: Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research

U.S. Corporate Profits, Capital Expenditures, Dividends and Buybacks What would happen if U.S. companies reinvested instead of buying their own shares and paying dividends? Picture source: Financial Times

MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) Dividend Yield Less U.S. 10-Year Yield When the spread has been greater than 1%, it has been a good support for the MSCI All Country World Index. Picture source: Exane BNP Paribas

Stocks Dividend Yields Exceed Government Bond Yields in Major Countries In major countries, dividend yields are now significantly higher than yields on 10-year bonds. Picture source: Charles Schwab

Contribution of Dividends to Total Returns Interesting chart showing that dividends are clearly a key component of total return. Picture source: Topdown Charts

Dividend Yield of S&P 500 Components Yields on equities seem competitive vs. U.S. Treasuries, but equity risk does not disappear because a company pays a dividend. Picture source: Bespoke Investment Group

S&P 500 Dividend Yield and 30-Year Treasury Bond Are U.S. equities a “buy”? The dividend yield of the S&P 500 Index is now higher than the yield from a 30-year Treasury bond. This is a rare phenomenon. But keep in mind that the equity risk does not disappear because a company pays a dividend. Picture…

Earnings, Dividends and Valuation Considering earnings growth, dividends and valuation, the U.S. stock market should remain under pressure until Q3 earnings season. Picture source: Fidelity Investments