Dividend Sectors

Average dividend yields by industry sector

Sector Yield Comparison

Real Estate

3 stocks

4.33%

REITs and real estate investment companies

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ETFs

10 stocks

4.12%

Dividend-focused exchange-traded funds

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Utilities

5 stocks

4.01%

Electric, gas, and water utility companies

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Healthcare

5 stocks

4.00%

Pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical device companies

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Energy

2 stocks

3.79%

Oil, gas, and renewable energy companies

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Consumer Staples

7 stocks

3.50%

Food, beverages, household products companies

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Industrials

7 stocks

2.74%

Manufacturing, transportation, and industrial services

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Financials

3 stocks

2.34%

Banks, insurance, and financial services companies

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Technology

5 stocks

2.15%

Software, hardware, and telecommunications companies

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