Last year was tough for investors. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 28% from its high and the S&P 500 index declined 20%. Losses may have been deep and broad but history has shown that the market eventually will recover. No one knows exactly when the bear market will come to an end, but smart investors know now is the time to take advantage of bargain pricing.
Three stocks that look particularly appealing considering their high-dividend yields and beaten-up share prices are Blackstone (NYSE: BX) , UMH Properties (NYSE: UMH) , and Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE: MAA) . All three stocks declined 20% or more in the past year while paying yields ranging from 3% to 5%.
Here's a closer look at each company and why three Motley Fool contributors believe these fantastic dividend stocks are must-buys now.
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3 Dividend Stocks to Buy Before the Bear Market Ends