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Investors Alert: The Risks of High Dividend Yields

Investors should tread carefully with high dividend yields, as they can signal underlying issues. Recent analysis shows that while dividend-paying stocks often outperform, caution is advised for steep yields due to potential risks related to company performance.

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**Understanding Dividend Yields and Company Health**
This report emphasizes caution around high dividend yields and their implications for investors. For example, Icahn Enterprises LP (NASDAQ: IEP) has a dividend yield of 31.2%, yet its stock has fallen 45% over the past year, potentially signaling trouble for investors. Similarly, AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) offers a 14% dividend yield and has seen year-to-date returns up 22%, but investing in mortgage-backed securities introduces volatility. Finally, ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ: ZI) has a dividend yield of 12%, despite a decline of 34% in its stock, showcasing the need for thorough research before investment. In general, the data advises that while dividend-paying stocks can be lucrative, investors must be cautious especially when yields appear disproportionately high relative to stock performance.
Stocks:  IEP AGNC ZI