Dividend Stocks For New Investors

Finding high-quality dividend stocks doesn't have to be difficult or time consuming. By looking for stocks with underlying financial strength and reliable payouts, even beginning investors can unlock exceptional returns for years on end. Today, let's look at two dividend stocks with low risk and high dividend growth -- an ideal combination for even the most novel investor.

1. PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP)
Not only are Pepsi and its Frito-Lay business some of the most recognizable brands in the world, but the stock is also a dividend aristocrat. 2. McDonald's (NYSE: MCD)
This fast-food chain also earns high marks as a dividend aristocrat. McDonald's has boosted its dividend every year since 1976 and now rewards investors with an annual dividend amount of $3.08 per share. Similar to Pepsi, the McDonald's brand is recognized around the world. Today, the Golden Arches serve more than 69 million customers in 119 countries every day.

Source: Motley Fool

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