Dividend Stock Yield Guide  

Definition of Dividend Yield
The estimated dividend payouts over the next 12 months divided by the price you pay for the shares. For instance, the yield would be 5% if you pay $20 per share for a stock expected to pay $1 per share dividends over the next 12 months.

Here's a rundown on the annual dividend yields that you can expect to receive for various dividend stock categories.