Dividend Stocks Under $20
Quality dividend-paying stocks priced under $20 per share. Buy more shares and maximize income on smaller investment amounts.
50 stocks found
abrdn Income Credit Strategies Fund Common Shares
UWM Holdings Corporation
Armour Residential REIT Inc.
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund Common Stock
FS Credit Opportunities Corp. Common Stock
Nuveen Churchill Direct Lending Corp.
Carlyle Secured Lending, Inc.
AGNC Investment Corp.
MidCap Financial Investment Corporation
Hercules Capital Inc.
American Coastal Insurance Corp.
abrdn Life Sciences Investors Shares of Beneficial Interest
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc
BlackRock Multi-Sector Income Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Fidus Investment Corporation
PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Pimco Corporate & Income Strategy Fund Common Stock
Brookfield Real Assets Income Fund Inc. Common Stock
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 6.600% Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series A
Golub Capital BDC, Inc.
BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Brookfield Property Partners L.P. 6.50% Class A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Units, Series 1
Conagra Brands Inc.
Shutterstock Inc.
Ares Capital Corporation
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 6.25% Junior Subordinated Notes due 2058
Gladstone Commercial Corporation
Adamas Trust, Inc.
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc.
Vale S.A.
Calamos Convertible and High Income Fund Common Stock
First Trust Intermediate Duration Preferred & Income Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund Common Stock
Navient Corporation 6% Preferred Stock
Bloomin' Brands Inc.
Neuberger Next Generation Connectivity Fund Inc. Common Stock
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.
Pitney Bowes Inc
Virtus Dividend Interest & Premium Strategy Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
Vornado Realty Trust
Telefónica S.A. Sponsored ADR
Nuveen Dynamic Municipal Opportunities Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Nuveen AMT-Free Quality Municipal Income Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest Par Value $.01
MFS Moderate Allocation Fund Class R1
Arch Capital Group Ltd. 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series F
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund Common Stock
Medical Properties Trust, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cheap stocks with high dividends risky?
Low-priced stocks with high dividend yields require careful analysis. The yield may appear elevated because the share price has fallen — a potential "yield trap." Check whether earnings cover the dividend (payout ratio < 70%), whether earnings are stable or growing, and whether the company's balance sheet is strong.
What is a yield trap?
A yield trap occurs when a stock's price falls sharply, making the yield appear attractive (high yield = low price ÷ same dividend). If the company then cuts its dividend due to financial stress, investors lose both the anticipated income and face capital loss. Warning signs: yield above 10%, declining earnings, payout ratio above 90%, heavy debt.
Can you build a good dividend portfolio with stocks under $20?
Absolutely. Share price doesn't determine investment quality — yield and fundamentals do. A $5 stock yielding 5% and a $200 stock yielding 5% deliver identical income on the same dollar invested. Many REITs, utilities, and telecom companies offer quality dividends at accessible prices below $20.
How many shares can I buy with $1,000?
With $1,000: 100 shares of a $10 stock, 67 shares of a $15 stock, or 50 shares of a $20 stock. Buying more shares at lower prices means each dividend raise affects more shares. Our calculator shows exact shares and income for any ticker and investment amount.
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