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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Inc (Symbol: WH) is yielding above 2% on its quarterly dividend of $1.28, trading as low as $62.89 on Thursday. The company’s dividend yield reflects its status as a member of the Russell 3000, one of the largest 3,000 companies in the U.S. stock market.
Historically, dividends have contributed significantly to total stock market returns. For example, an investment in the iShares Russell 3000 ETF (IWV) from May 31, 2000, to May 31, 2012, yielded a loss of 0.6% without dividends, but with dividends, the return increased to 13.15% over the same period.
It’s important to note that dividend amounts can be unpredictable and fluctuate based on a company’s profitability, prompting investors to assess whether Wyndham’s recent dividend is sustainable for a 2% annual yield.
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