2 Market-Beating Dividend Stocks for Passive Income Investors to Buy Now
Dividend stocks come in all shapes and sizes, but income investors are often drawn to those with the highest yields. Unfortunately, companies that pay a monster dividend often have dwindling prospects for growth, which can lead to underperformance or even a net loss for shareholders.
With that in mind, income investors should avoid chasing high yields and instead focus on buying dividend stocks backed by thriving businesses. Stocks like that have a good shot at beating the market. For instance, Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) pay a quarterly consideration to shareholders, and both stocks have significantly outperformed the S&P 500 over the past five years.
Here's what you should know.
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