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Dividend Stocks Stumble as Treasury Yields Surge
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- Jun 20, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Dividend Investing with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna unpack the recent sell-off in high-dividend stocks as the 10-year Treasury yield climbs to 4.49 percent. With SCHD down nearly 3 percent in five days and JNJ off over 5 percent, they explore why dividend stocks are suddenly vulnerable, how payout ratios and growth rates matter more than ever, and whether this is a buying opportunity or a warning sign. They also touch on the broader market context, including the Fed's hawkish posture under Chair Warsh and the widening spread between dividend yields and risk-free rates. Practical takeaways include how to evaluate dividend safety using free cash flow coverage and which sectors may hold up better in a rising-rate environment. No hot takes, just actionable analysis for income-focused investors. #DividendInvesting #TreasuryYields #SCHD #JNJ #VZ #KO #MO #RisingRates #FedPolicy #KevinWarsh #IncomeStocks #PayoutRatio #FreeCashFlow #DividendSafety #Finance #Investing #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo