AvalonBay Communities' Dividend Yield Surpasses 4% Mark

AvalonBay Communities' dividend yield has surpassed 4%, with the quarterly dividend annualized to $7. Historically, dividends have provided a significant share of the stock market's total return. The company's special status as an S&P 500 company makes it one of the large-cap companies included in the index. The dividend is not always predictable and tends to follow the profitability of the company.