Dividend Stocks Under $20
Quality dividend-paying stocks priced under $20 per share. Buy more shares and maximize income on smaller investment amounts.
37 stocks found
Armada Acquisition Corp. III Warrant
Ata Creativity Global ADR
Presidio Property Trust 9.375% Perpetual Preferred Stock Series D
Aclarion Inc.
ADS-TEC ENERGY PLC Warrant
Advanced Flower Capital Inc.
Acorn Energy Inc.
American Coastal Insurance Corp.
Acacia Research Corporation
Star Equity Holdings Inc. Preferred Stock Series A
TELUS Corporation
Adamas Trust, Inc.
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. - 7.000% Series G Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value per share
Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Debt Fund Inc. Common Stock
Willamette Valley Vineyards Preferred Stock 5.3% Perpetual
Invesco Municipal Opportunity Trust Common Stock
Acco Brands Corporation
WaFd, Inc. 4.875% Fixed Rate Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. 4.60% Depositary Shares Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock Series B
Bank OZK 4.625% Series A Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Arch Capital Group Ltd. 5.45% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series F
Fulton Financial Corporation 5.125% Fixed Rate Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series A
Energy Transfer L.P.
Arch Capital Group Ltd. 4.55% Non-Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series G
Fifth Third Bancorp 4.95% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series K
Zions Bancorporation N.A. Preferred Stock 5.37372% Perpetual
Northern Trust Corporation 4.70% Non-Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series E
Gladstone Investment Corporation
Ford Motor Company
American Airlines Group Inc.
Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd.
Adtran Holdings, Inc.
Ascent Industries Co.
Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest
Atlantic American Corporation
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG
PG&E Corporation
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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