High-yield dividend stocks with attractive valuations allow investors to generate extra income. Read why these stocks also reduce portfolio volatility.

The recent inflation read came in below market expectations at 2.8%. This was seen as a positive sign, and most stocks opened higher. However, the recovery in these stocks is still on shaky ground. Dividend stocks with very high yields can be a much better bet if inflation unexpectedly trends significantly lower in the coming months.

The Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) started this week tumbling 4% on Monday -- the index's worst day since September 2022 -- and is still 12.5% off its all-time highs after today's trading session.