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I bet that title got a few people scratching their heads. “High-yield stocks that you need to sell?” But there’s a good reason, and it’s not just clickbait. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again: dividend yields are not everything. Sure, there’s a certain allure to getting 10% or more. It’s even better if the yields go higher as time goes by. However, investors need to remember that stock price also affects dividend yields. All things being equal, lower stock prices mean higher yields. Unfortunately, no matter how alluring that 10% yield looks, it would be pointless if the company’s sto…