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Frontier: High-Yield Bonds vs Stock vs Options

To the chagrin of yield-chasers, Frontier Communications (FTR) finally cut its big dividend. Specifically, the dividend was reduced by 62% last week (it now sits at 13.2%), and the stock is now down 64% this year. For your consideration, this article reviews the potential risks and rewards of investing in Frontier's high-yield bonds (+10% YTM), big-dividend stock, and leveraged options.