3 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in September
Dividend stocks can make great investments. The average dividend stock has generated a more than 12.8% total return from 1973 through the end of last year, according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds. That has outperformed the S&P 500's slightly less than 12.6% total return during that time frame. Meanwhile, the best results came from companies that steadily increased their dividends, with growers delivering a 13.2% total return. Further, dividend growers achieved those higher returns with less volatility than other stocks.
While that historical performance suggests dividend investors should seek growth over yield, some companies offer the best of both worlds. Three top dividend stocks that fit that bill are Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), and Crown Castle International (NYSE: CCI). Here's why dividend investors will want to consider adding them to their portfolio this month.
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