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British American Tobacco PLC (LSE:BATS) shares tumbled 8% despite seeming to be slightly better than expectations in terms of revenue and earnings.  Revenue for the year was down 5.2% to £25.9 billion, driven by the sale of businesses in Russia and Belarus the year before and currency headwinds, while organic revenue was up 1.3%.

Market timing is ineffective. A diversified, long-term investment strategy with asset allocation is crucial for consistent returns and peace of mind. Low-volatility, high-yield dividend aristocrats like Enbridge, British American Tobacco, and Realty Income offer stable 6.3% income and market-beating returns with a 39% downside in falling markets. Combining these three aristocrats results in a portfolio with low correlation, high returns, and 50% lower volatility than the S&P 500.

This article is part of our monthly series where we highlight five large-cap, relatively safe, dividend-paying companies offering significant discounts to their historical norms. We go over our filtering process to select just five conservative DGI stocks from more than 7,500 companies that are traded on U.S. exchanges, including OTC networks. In addition to the primary list that yields about 3.67%, we present two other groups of five DGI stocks each, from moderate to high yields of up to 8%.

The market's recent volatility highlights the irrationality of short-term movements, making high-yield dividend aristocrats attractive for stable, long-term returns. High-yield aristocrats offer an average yield of 5.3%, significantly higher than the S&P and other high-yield ETFs. They also have solid growth prospects. These top 10 aristocrats are undervalued by 18%, providing a 29% upside potential within 12 months and 11.9% CAGR long-term returns.

A “Dividend and Dynamite” approach that pairs ultra‐yielding blue chips with top‐tier growth stocks, delivering not only robust current income but also strong long‐term appreciation and 3X more dividends over time. By systematically screening for safety, quality, and valuation, you minimize exposure to dividend cutters and overpriced stocks - reducing volatility and boosting overall returns. Combining high-yield and hyper-growth stocks offers stable returns, outperforming the S&P 500 with less volatility and higher income growth potential.

The market appears expensive, but focusing on stocks with stable growth and a reasonable valuation, like British American Tobacco, should mitigate risks. BTI's diverse product portfolio, including combustibles, oral products, heated tobacco, and vapes, positions it well despite the decline in traditional smoking. BTI aims to become a fully smokeless company by 2035, leveraging growth in non-combustible nicotine products to sustain financial performance.

British American Tobacco offers an 8% dividend yield with a conservative 60% payout ratio, ensuring stable and growing dividends for investors. Despite a 12% stock price decline over five years, BAT's dividends have provided inflation-beating returns, making it a reliable income investment. BAT's strategic debt reduction and share buybacks enhance shareholder value, contributing to expected EPS growth of 6-7% annually.

High-yield dividend stocks present an intriguing paradox for investors. While historical data shows they can outperform the S&P 500 over multidecade periods when dividends are reinvested, many high-yielding stocks struggle to match market returns over the short term.

The "RIG" portfolio aims for 50% income from defensive sectors and includes 83 stocks across 11+ sectors, focusing on investment-grade stocks. Defensive sectors include consumer staples, healthcare, utilities, and communication/telecom, with top-yield stocks like British American Tobacco and Pfizer. Groups 2 and 3 include defensive financials, bonds, ETFs, and preferred shares, contributing to stable income and meeting the 50% income goal.

If you like high-yield investments you've probably had both British American Tobacco (BTI 1.14%) and Kraft Heinz (KHC 1.04%) pop up on your stock screens. There are things to like about each one, things to dislike, and one major difference that should lead investors to a clear choice between them.