The 5 Best Retirement Stock Opportunities for 2017

The returns from dividend growth stocks are more than double those of the S&P 500. A major reason for the outperformance is that companies that pay a dividend are less volatile than those that don’t. This is because the income from a quality dividend-paying company will still be paid in a down market. Dividend growth stocks have outperformed all dividend-paying stocks as well because the income received over time increased. Therefore, based on the initial purchase price, the average yield only goes up, and with it the return. Now, let’s take a look at my favorite dividend growth stocks that could help you achieve your retirement goals.

Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) is one of the largest retailers in the U.S. The items that line every Target location’s shelves include both consumer staples and discretionary products. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a telecommunications company, and one of the largest in the U.S. PepsiCo, Inc.’s (NYSE:PEP) likely needs no introduction. with its global portfolio of brands including “Pepsi,” “Gatorade,” “Frito-Lay,” and “Quaker.” AFLAC Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) is a U.S.-based insurance company that offers both individual and group insurance plans. Tesoro Logistics LP (NYSE:TLLP) became a public company in 2011. The company is involved in the transportation of oil and natural gas through its pipeline assets around the U.S.

Source: Income Investors

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