High prices. High temperatures. High dividend yields. Two of the three aren't desirable. And the lone exception sometimes comes with problems. I'm referring, of course, to high dividend yields. While they're attractive to investors, they can also indicate underlying business issues that practically scream, "Stay away!"
However, that's not always the case. Here are three high-yield dividend stocks to buy in August (listed in alphabetical order).
It looks like the U.S. has entered a recession based on the latest gross domestic product data. Investors especially prefer stable stocks during economic downturns. That's why Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) appears to be an attractive high-yield dividend stock to buy.
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3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy in August