7 Dividend Stocks to Buy That Make the Grade

There are a handful of companies that make the grade that are delivering solid dividends as well as hold great prospects for growth. Call them income plays, total return plays or growth stocks with a kicker, it’s not important. What is important is these are seven dividend stocks that make the grade. They come from various industries, but the one common feature is, the industries they’re in are growing. And they are set to benefit handsomely from that growth. The dividends simply provide an extra boost, or in some cases, a payment for your patience while the sector turnaround. And as dividend stocks, the point in holding them is to hold them, not trade them. You only get the benefit of dividends if you plan on sticking around long enough to collect them...

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) is the largest aerospace company in the world and the biggest exporter in the U.S. With more than 140,000 employees in all 50 states, and 13,600 subcontractors that employ 1.5 million people, BA is one of the most established corporate brands in the world. DTE Energy Co (NYSE:DTE) is a diversified power company that is based out of Detroit, Michigan. CenterPoint Energy, Inc. (NYSE:CNP) is Houston-based energy provider that has been powering homes and businesses in one form or another for the past 140 years. Permian Basin Royalty Trust (NYSE:PBT) is basically a exploration and production company that has properties in the Permian Basin, which extends from West Texas into New Mexico. Alliance Holdings GP, LP. (NASDAQ:AHGP) is the general partner that owns a number of limited partnerships focused on coal production and distribution to utilities and industry. Armour Residential REIT, Inc. (NYSE:ARR) is a REIT with a twist. Arbor Realty Trust Inc (NYSE:ABR) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that provides financing for multifamily and commercial real estate properties.

Source: InvestorPlace

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