On Friday, shares of Diversified Energy Company plc (Symbol: DEC) were trading at $14.35, offering a quarterly dividend yield exceeding 8%, annualized to $1.16. This substantial yield highlights the relevance of dividends for long-term investors, as they can significantly impact overall returns.
Historically, for example, investors in the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) from May 31, 2000, to May 31, 2012, experienced a nominal loss per share but gained approximately $10.77 in dividends, translating to a total return of 13.15%. This emphasizes the desirability of a sustainable yield above 8% like that of DEC, a company listed in the Russell 3000.
