5 Dividend Growth Stocks that Ensure Safe Returns

Stocks that have a strong history of dividend growth generally act as a hedge against economic or political uncertainty as these belong to mature companies, which are less susceptible to large swings in the market while simultaneously offer downside protection with their consistent increase in payouts. These stocks pose a sustainable business model, a long track of profitability, rising cash flows, good liquidity, a strong balance sheet and some value characteristics. All these superior fundamentals make dividend growth a promising investment as opposed to their traditional dividend counterparts. Here are five stocks that fit the bill...

MKS Instruments, Inc. (NASDAQ:MKSI): This Massachusetts-based company is a leading worldwide developer, manufacturer and supplier of instruments, components and subsystems. Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS): This Rhode Island-based company is a worldwide leader in children’s and family leisure time and entertainment products and services. Torch mark Corporation (NYSE:TMK): This Texas-based financial services holding company specializes in life and supplemental health insurance for middle-income Americans. GATX Corporation (NYSE:GATX): This Illinois-based company is the leading global railcar lessor specializing in railcar and locomotive operating leasing, aircraft operating leasing, information technology leasing, and venture finance. Anthem Inc (NASDAQ:ANTM): This Indiana-based company operates as a health benefits company in the United States.

Source: InvestorPlace

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