You could be forgiven for thinking this is an odd pairing. What’s the point in comparing the stocks of a major communications company like Verizon (NYSE: VZ) with the world’s leading provider of sugary, carbonated drinks — in Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO)?
The answer is simple: Given each one’s size and stability, they are both popular picks for retirement portfolios. Indeed, each is currently offering dividend yields north of 3%, making them enticing picks in our current low-rate environment.
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