The Smartest High-Yielding Dividend Stocks in the Nasdaq Composite Index to Buy With $1,500 Right Now

The stock market is anything but normal right now. Not even halfway through the year, the broader benchmark S&P 500 index fell nearly 20% from highs made in February, only to make a full recovery for the year (as of May 22). Investors are still grappling with how high tariffs will ultimately be, the potential impact of a major tax bill being proposed by House Republicans, and whether or not the economy will fall into a recession or see inflation reverse course and rise again.With so many variables, some investors may prefer to find stocks that generate reliable passive income through dividends. Here are the smartest high-yielding dividend stocks in the Nasdaq Composite index to buy with $1,500 right now.Pharmaceutical company Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) develops a range of drugs to treat a variety of different diseases and medical conditions. Some of its largest drugs include Enbrel for treatment of several autoimmune diseases, Prolia for osteoporosis, XGEVA for strengthening bones, Otezla for managing inflammation, and Repatha for lowering cholesterol.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool