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Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. (Symbol: KLIC) reported a dividend yield exceeding 2% as of Wednesday, with shares trading as low as $40.12. The quarterly dividend is annualized at $0.82, highlighting the company’s position within the Russell 3000 index as one of the largest companies on U.S. stock markets.
In contrast to historical data on long-term returns, such as the iShares Russell 3000 ETF performance from 2000 to 2012, which showed a minimal price decrease offset by $10.77 in dividends, KLIC’s yield suggests a potentially attractive ongoing income for investors if sustainable.
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