5 Cheap Market-Beating Dividend Stocks for Your Portfolio

Stocks that have a strong history of dividend growth belong to mature companies, which are less susceptible to large swings in the market, and thus act as a hedge against economic or political uncertainty as well as stock market volatility. At the same time, these offer downside protection with their consistent increase in payouts. Here are five of the 13 stocks that fit the bill...

Hawaii-based Matson Inc. (MATX) operates as an ocean transportation and logistics company. Ohio-based The Kroger Co. (KR) is one of the world's largest food retailers. Texas-based BG Staffing Inc (BGSF) is a national provider of temporary staffing services across a diverse set of industries. Michigan-based Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (PAG) is a leading acquirer, consolidator and operator of franchised automobile and light truck dealerships and related businesses. California-based The Ensign Group Inc. (ENSG) provides health care services in the post-acute care continuum and other ancillary businesses in the United States.

Source: Zacks

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