Widow-and-Orphan Stock

What Does Widow-and-Orphan Stock Mean?
Relatively low-risk stocks from well-known firms that pay high dividends.

Investopedia explains Widow-and-Orphan Stock
Widow-and-Orphan stocks are generally chosen during bear markets and ignored during bull markets. This is because these companies are perceived to be able to maintain their dividend payment schedule through difficult financial times.

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