Got $5,000? These 3 Solid Dividend Stocks Are Trading Near Their 52-Week Lows

If you have $5,000 that you can afford to invest in the stock market right now, you want to be careful not to chase overpriced stocks trading at all-time highs. Adding some lower-priced stocks to your portfolio can be a great way to make the most of your money and improve your prospects for earning good returns in the long run. And throwing a dividend into the mix can make an investment an even better buy.

Three stocks that pay above-average dividends and are also trading near their 52-week lows today are Baxter International (NYSE: BAX), Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), and Campbell Soup (NYSE: CPB). Here's why these are still excellent options for dividend investors, despite their falling valuations.

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