3 Dividend Stocks That Thrive in Both Bull and Bear Markets

Consistency.

At its core, that's what the vast majority of dividend investors are looking for. Many such investors are nearing retirement and want to sleep well at night know that their investments are both safe, and will supply a reliable stream of income.

Catching the "Next Big Thing," or a stock that zooms 500% in less than a year, might sound exciting. But to your average dividend investor, that's more of a distraction than anything else.

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