Investor optimism is back as several growth stocks that had an abysmal year in 2022 are making new 52-week highs. Yet many risk-averse investors may prefer to not chase the hype and instead focus on passive income plays.

Target (NYSE: TGT), Stanley Black Decker (NYSE: SWK), and Canadian Utilities (OTC: CDUAF) are three Dividend Kings that have paid and raised their dividends for at least 50 consecutive years. Investing in equal parts of each stock produces a dividend yield of 4% and exposure to three different sectors of the economy. Here's what makes each reliable stock worth a look.

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