Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) gets a lot of attention with its ultrahigh yield. But it hasn't been a great long-term investment, while companies with lower yields, like Nucor (NYSE: NUE), Southern (NYSE: SO), and Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), have proven huge winners. Motley Fool contributors Tyler Crowe and Jason Hall explain why investors should have the right expectations and know the risks with Verizon before making it part of their portfolios.
*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 27, 2022. The video was published on Jan. 29, 2022.
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Jason Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Tyler Crowe has positions in Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
