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On Wednesday, shares of Ryman Hospitality Properties Inc (RHP) yielded above 5% based on a quarterly dividend annualized at $4.6, trading as low as $89.89. This marks RHP as a notable investment option as dividends have historically contributed significantly to stock market returns.
Investors who purchased shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) on May 31, 2000, would have experienced a slight price decrease of 0.6% by May 31, 2012, but collected $10.77 per share in dividends, resulting in a 13.15% total return over the period.
As a member of the Russell 3000, Ryman Hospitality is among the largest companies in the U.S. stock market, making its dividend yield above 5% particularly attractive, depending on its sustainability.
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