When it comes to investing, you should never invest based on yield alone. A higher yield could look enticing, but if the dividend is not supported by the underlying fundamentals, it could result in a dividend cut in the near term.
In today's video, I will go through three dividend stocks that I will avoid at all costs. One of these stocks that I am personally avoiding at all costs is Medical Properties Trust(NYSE: MPW).
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*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Feb. 2, 2024. The video was published on Feb. 5, 2024.
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