Dividend-paying

Agence France-Presse/Getty Images Dividend-paying stocks are seen as a way to combat big swings in the market.

Blue-Chip Stocks: Salve for the Burned Investor Steven Russolillo 2011

Dividend-paying companies, like Kraft Foods, would be disadvantaged if the rate reverts to ordinary rates.

Get Briefed: Irene Rosenfeld Alexandra Zendrian 2010

Dividend-paying companies, like Kraft Foods, would be disadvantaged if the rate reverts to ordinary rates.

Get Briefed: Irene Rosenfeld Alexandra Zendrian 2010

Dividend-paying stocks with little exposure to the overall economy provide the stability, Mr. Zlotnikov says, and investors should rebalance whenever one of the volatile stocks moves 20% in one direction.

Bull? Bear? Bring It On! Ben Levisohn 2011

Dividend-paying stocks, although not immune to the vagaries of the market, are considered a safer bet because even if the shares fall in value, investors still get a payout.

Franklin Fund Aims to Satisfy Dividend-Hungry Investors 2010

Dividend-paying stocks, traditionally favored by retirees looking to buttress income, may find more takers in investors burned during the financial crisis.

Franklin Fund Aims to Satisfy Dividend-Hungry Investors 2010

Dividend-paying stocks have also lagged their nonpaying peers in the rally since March 2009.

Investors Increasingly 2010

Dividend-paying stocks shimmy less: Dividend-paying stocks are usually less volatile than nonpayers.

Why dividends matter Manuel Schiffres 2010

Dividend-paying stocks shimmy less: Dividend-paying stocks are usually less volatile than nonpayers.

Why dividends matter 2010

Dividend-paying stocks tend to be issued by established companies, like General Electric

How To Value A Stock 2009