Here are seven top dividend stocks to consider right now ahead of the cold weather
There’s a tremendous amount of disagreement in the markets
right now with respect to where the economy could be headed from here. Concerns
related to inflation, overvaluation, and an eventual end to the existing
accommodative monetary and fiscal stimulus measures have some investors
considering taking the foot off the gas. Or, they’re looking at defensive
dividend stocks to load up on heading into the winter.
Such a view certainly makes sense. Anything growth related
has outperformed for so long, value has to catch up. At least, that’s the
theory among many value investors who have been pushed aside for the past
decade.
That said, technological innovation continues to drive the
global economy. Perhaps taking an “all-in” or “all-out” approach doesn’t make
sense. I’d agree with that view. However, easing off the gas and into some
safer, dividend-paying stocks certainly seems like a prudent idea right now.
However, picking the best dividend stocks that provide not
only income but capital appreciation potential — that’s a bit more difficult.
These top seven stocks are ones on my watch list right now as potential
additions in the near future. Let’s dive into why these companies provide a
great defensive posture, while also providing decent upside potential in the
years to come.
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