The dividend yield on the S&P 500 has steadily fallen over the years. It's currently around a two-decade low of about 1.3%. That's due to an elevated valuation for the index compared to its historical average and a preference for share repurchases over dividends by a growing number of companies over the years. It's therefore getting harder for income investors to find attractive yields.
However, one spot where they can find some big-time dividends these days is the energy sector. Three energy stocks offering yields more than triple the broader market are Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) , Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE: EPD) , and TC Energy (NYSE: TRP) . With plenty of fuel to continue growing those big-time payouts in the future, these energy stocks look like great buys for this year and beyond.
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3 Ultra-High-Yield Energy Stocks to Buy in 2022 and Beyond