There are plenty of reasons why many investors may choose to load up on dividend stocks right now. Companies that pay out dividends consistently, and grow their dividend distributions over time, signal to the market that they believe their future earnings growth prospects are likely to remain robust.
I do think having a mix of growth stocks with the potential to outpace the overall market and some more defensive picks makes sense for most investors. Diversification is still important, no matter what the “all-in” investor bros tell you is the right way to go about building your portfolio.
So, for those looking to add some exposure to quality dividend growth stocks before the year ends, here are three top options that are worth a look.
This post originally appeared at 24/7 Wall St.