Are Rio Tinto shares a good buy for dividends right now?

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You’re reading a free article with opinions that may differ from The Motley Fool’s Premium Investing Services. Become a Motley Fool member today to get instant access to our top analyst recommendations, in-depth research, investing resources , and more. Learn More Owners of Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX: RIO) shares usually get a good dividend each year. Still, a high dividend yield isn't everything, so is this a good time to invest in the big miner? A dividend yield is dictated by what multiple of earnings the company trades at – its price/earnings (P/E) ratio – and how much of its...