The S&P 500 Yield Is the Lowest in History: 5 Members of the Legacy Index Yield 6% or More

Yahoo FinanceAugust 12, 2026 at 12:15 PM

The S&P 500's dividend yield just hit a record low, leaving income investors scrambling for alternatives. Five long-established index members still pay 6% or more, and all carry Buy ratings from top Wall Street analysts.

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