As stock prices rise, finding dividend stocks with a reasonable yield becomes tougher.
Investors need to be mindful of possible value traps if they encounter dividend yields that seem too good to be true.
On the flip side, businesses that are firing on all cylinders either do not pay a dividend or dole out a paltry one.
There is also a lingering misconception that small and mid-sized companies usually pay higher dividend yields because their shares remain under the radar.
The truth is — billion-dollar blue-chip companies can also offer a sizable dividend yield.
And if you own such stocks over the long-term, a steady increase in dividends means you will end up with a much higher yield eventually.
Here are four blue-chip stocks with a 4% or higher dividend yield.
Venture Corporation Limited (SGX: V03)
Venture is a global provider of technology products, services and solutions.
The group manages a portfolio...