Though the market has only risen slightly this year, with the S&P 500 up about 1% year to date, stocks are still up significantly over longer time horizons. Over the trailing one- and three-year periods, for instance, the S&P 500 is up 12% and 28%, respectively. With stocks trading much higher than they were a few years ago, some investors may be looking to put their money in more quality, dividend-paying equities. This way, if stocks do undergo a correction, investors can at least count on some reliable cash flow from their portfolio. These two stocks are great long-term bets...
Fortunately, there are still plenty of great dividend stocks trading at good prices -- even after the overall stock market's gain in recent years. Two dividend stocks worth considering are Costco (NASDAQ:COST) and JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM). Here's a quick look at why both of these stocks are compelling bets for investors looking for income.
Source: Motley Fool
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