When the seas are rough, captains batten down the hatches on their ships. Investors have a similar mindset when the stock market is choppy. Their equivalent to battening down the hatches is to reduce the exposure to risk in their portfolios.

Stocks have started off the new year on the right foot. However, it's still possible that there will be a fair amount of volatility in the coming months. For investors seeking to navigate the uncertain waters and sleep peacefully at night, here are three low-risk dividend stocks to buy in 2023.

Easterly Government Properties (NYSE: DEA) just might have the most dependable cash flow you'll find anywhere. The real estate investment trust (REIT) leases most of the properties it owns to U.S. federal agencies. As such, nearly all of Easterly's recurring cash flows are backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. government.

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