Peers · Basic Materials
DD Alternatives
The closest DD alternative is LYB (4.09% yield, 6.0/10 safety), followed by DOW. All 2 sit in the same basic materials sector as DD (1.62% yield, 6.5/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to DD in our universe is LYB — 2.47% higher yield than DD (4.09% vs 1.62%) and a 6.0/10 safety score compared to DD's 6.5/10.
Switching from DD 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 DD 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 DD 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 DD |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYB · LyondellBasell Industries N.V. | 4.09% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | 2.47% yield gap (higher) |
| DOW · Dow Inc. | 4.12% | 6.0/10 · Mixed | 2.50% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best DD alternatives?
The closest DD 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 1.62% and 6.5/10 for DD.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to DD?
Yes — DOW yields 4.12% versus DD's 1.62%. Its safety score is 6.0/10 against DD's 6.5/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to DD?
We rank 2 similar stocks for DD: LYB, DOW. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks DD 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 DD.