On Friday, shares of Advance Auto Parts Inc (Symbol: AAP) traded as low as $47.95, yielding above 2% based on an annualized quarterly dividend of $1. This dividend yield positions the company favorably among the Russell 3000, which lists the largest 3,000 stocks in the U.S. market. Understanding dividend yields is crucial, as they have historically contributed significantly to overall stock market returns.
For context, an investor purchasing shares of the iShares Russell 3000 ETF on May 31, 2000, would have seen a slight decline in share value by May 31, 2012, from $78.27 to $77.79. However, dividends totaling $10.77 per share during that period provided a total return of 13.15%. Given this, a sustainable yield above 2% from Advance Auto Parts might attract investors looking for steady returns amidst fluctuating stock prices.
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