The uncertainty phase persisting in the industry makes it difficult for investors to pick up the right stock to invest in. The safest stock in this backdrop would be the one providing a steady stream of income. Significantly, the still-low interest rate scenario makes the dividend stocks a solid choice for investors looking for a steady benefit. A stock rewarding shareholders with consistent dividends would be the top stock pick in such a scenario. Here are some stocks that qualify our criteria...
Aflac Inc. (AFL) - Notably, 2017 marks the 35th year of consecutive dividend growth. Its current dividend yield of 2.1% exceeds the industry 's metric of 1.9% that it belongs to. Republic International Corp. (ORI) has raised dividend for 35 consecutive years. Its dividend yield of 3.9% is amply higher than the industry 's 1.9% tally. Cincinnati Financial Corp. (CINF) has increased dividend for 56 consecutive years, an impressive feat achieved by only seven other U.S. public companies.
Source: NASDAQ
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