2 Top Dividend Stocks to Buy in January
Dividend stocks can be powerful investments. They’ve outperformed non-payers by more than two to one over the last 50 years, according to data from Ned Davis Research and Hartford Funds.Â
However, not all dividend stocks can deliver outperformance. The highest returns came from companies that grew their dividends. While lots of companies increase their dividends, Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEPC)(NYSE: BEP) and Chevron (NYSE: CVX) stand out for their terrific dividend growth track records. They also offer higher-yielding payouts and have more growth ahead. These factors make them stand out as some of the top dividend stocks to buy to start the new year.
Brookfield Renewable has grown its dividend at a 6% compound annual rate since 2001. It expects that upward trend to continue. The leading global renewable energy company aims to increase its payment at a 5% to 9% annual rate over the long term.
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