Insiders Are Buying These Dividend Stocks

Insiders usually buy stock in their own company because they expect the value of the company's shares to move up. Acknowledging that insiders have access to the inside information and a thorough knowledge of their firms' dynamics, one could be confident that insiders' upbeat expectations will likely come to fruition. We are going to take a look at two dividend stocks that have recent insider purchases and decide whether it makes sense to invest in them. We like dividend stocks because they pay investors while they wait for the stocks to appreciate.

Microsoft MSFT -0.86% is a $252 billion company providing a range of software products and services, Internet services and gaming products. The company pays a dividend yield of 2.7% on a payout ratio of 29%. Hewlett-Packard Company HPQ -0.77% is a $43 billion company providing diversified computer systems, including computer products, technologies, software, solutions and services. The company pays a dividend yield of 2.4% on a payout ratio of 21%.

Source: Market Watch

Related Articles:
- 7 Small-Cap, High-Yield Dividend Stocks
- 10 High-Energy, High-Yield Dividend Stocks
- 12 Dividend Stocks For A Powerful Income Stream
- 7 Dividend Stocks Sporting A Five-Star Rating
- 10 Dividend Stocks Ignoring The 4% Rule