Growth stocks and dividend stocks both have their pros and cons. Instead of choosing between the two, wouldn't it be so much easier to get the best of both worlds? That's where hybrid stocks like Johnson Controls International (NYSE: JCI), Brookfield Infrastructure (NYSE: BIP)(NYSE: BIPC), and (NASDAQ: QCOM) come in.

All three companies reward their shareholders with reliable dividends. But each business also has sizable growth potential, which can produce compounded gains over time.

In this vein, these companies are suited for investors who like passive income but don't want the limitations that come with investing in a low-growth, stodgy business. Here's why these three stocks offer investors a rare chance to unlock a balance of risk and potential reward.

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