Charles Rotblut

The 20 stocks that made this issue’s First Cut are among those with the current highest payout ratios in the S&P 500 index.

Looking at the ratio of retained earnings to book value to screen for undervalued stocks.

Periodically adjusting allocations back to intended targets lessens the magnitude of swings in a portfolio’s returns.

March charts of interest cover the S&P 500 index and its variations.