Peers · Basic Materials
APD Alternatives
The closest APD alternative is LYB (4.09% yield, 6.0/10 safety), followed by DOW. All 2 sit in the same basic materials sector as APD (2.48% yield, 6.7/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to APD in our universe is LYB — 1.61% higher yield than APD (4.09% vs 2.48%) and a 6.0/10 safety score compared to APD's 6.7/10.
Switching from APD to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether APD dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches APD on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from APD |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYB · LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | 4.09% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | 1.61% yield gap (higher) |
| DOW · Dow Inc. | 4.12% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | 1.64% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best APD alternatives?
The closest APD alternatives are LYB, DOW — all in the same basic materials sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. LYB is the single closest match at 4.09% yield and 6.0/10 safety, versus 2.48% and 6.7/10 for APD.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to APD?
Yes — DOW yields 4.12% versus APD's 2.48%. Its safety score is 6.0/10 against APD's 6.7/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to APD?
We rank 2 similar stocks for APD: LYB, DOW. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks APD on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify APD.