Rating 9 Oil Stocks With the Highest Dividends Although the political winds have long attempted to fade out oil stocks to buy, this sector is back with a vengeance, first due to its relevance and second because they tend to pay solid dividends. However, not all hydrocarbon companies are equal, with some paying out more yield than others. Here then are nine companies to consider for your portfolio. The format for this list of oil stocks with the highest dividends is intuitive: three reliable companies, three toward the riskier end and the final three being among the riskiest. In turn, I’ll briefly go over what each brand specializes in and provide a quick rundown on possible reasons the yields are what they are. Basically, the higher the yield, the riskier the business. In addition, I’ve taken the time to explore some of the oil stocks that you don’t always hear about. While I could have stuck Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM ) or Chevron (NYSE: CVX ) on this list, let’s be real: both InvestorPlace and its competitors have covered the popular companies ad nauseum. 7 Retirement Stocks to Buy for a Bear Market Therefore, we’re going to mix it up a little bit with these oil stocks to buy to navigate the current troubled waters.