Description:  Brett Arends says a surprising number of blue-chip stocks now offer better yields than Treasurys.

Source:  Marketwatch.com – video report
 
Date: 07/23/2010

Link: http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/news-hub-looking-to-boost-yield-think-ketchup/6BD3FDE8-FF13-4C72-8025-822B9BEFD4F4

Questions for discussion:

• Summarize the arguments for and against the purchase of blue-chip dividend paying stocks over bonds, and treasury bonds in particular.
• What is your view of this strategy?