For dividend-paying stocks, the good news is that these are mainly high-quality companies with excellent earnings. Now, as bond yields rise, these stocks are likely to underperform. However, relative to growth stocks, expectations are more bullish.
Accordingly, for investors taking a longer view, loading up on blue chip dividend stocks is a strategy worth considering. However, picking through the incredible number of options out there isn’t that easy.
Here are seven top options for investors looking to do so.
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