Yes, but many times the stocks drop right after the stock goes ex so you have to be careful. Dividends are probably better played for long term investors. You find a stock that doesn't deviate too much and pays a decent percentage you can get a steady income if you buy enough shares.
Register for free to join our community of investors and share your ideas. You will also get access to streaming quotes, interactive charts, trades, portfolio, live options flow and more tools.