4 Reasons to Buy This Blue-Chip Stock

It's important that dividend-growth investors strike a balance between immediate income and future income.

While quality, high-yielding dividend stocks can provide income to supplement an investor in retirement, they can't always keep up with inflation. That's because yield and growth are typically inversely correlated. All else being equal, a low yield translates into higher dividend-growth potential while a high yield generally means lower dividend growth.

One stock that fits into the former category is the health insurer Anthem (NYSE: ANTM). Let's take a look at four reasons the stock is a buy for dividend investors looking to boost the growth profile of their portfolios.

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