Only a Handful of S&P 500 Stocks Can Match 10-Year Treasuries at 5%. Here's My Top Pick to Buy Now.

Key Points Very few dividend stocks can now compete with bonds’ income potential, even including super-safe government bonds. One stock in particular, however, can top higher Treasury yields without posing significantly more risk. While this ticker boasts a better income profile, unlike most other stocks, there’s no guarantee of major capital appreciation. Given its yield though, you may not care. 10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › For the first time in a long time, Treasury bonds are a compelling alternative to dividend stocks. The yield on 10-year Treasuries now stands at a 19-year high of right around 5%, in fact, versus the S&P 500 's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) average dividend yield of just over 1%.