The 5 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy, Hands Down

If you are going down the dividend route, you may as well find stocks that are performing well, regardless of the dividend — stocks where the price is set to rise. This gives you the flexibility to sell at a profit if you decide to cash in sooner rather than later. That’s why all five of the dividend stocks covered here boast a “strong buy” rating from the Street’s best analysts. With these stocks, you can enjoy long-term dividend returns without compromising. So what makes these dividend stocks so attractive? Let’s take a closer look...

One of the best oil and gas dividend stocks, Chevron Corporation (NYSE:CVX), previously announced an impressive $3 billion stock buyback. Semiconductor equipment provider KLA-Tencor Corporation (NASDAQ:KLAC) stock wafted up 10% in just five days after sailing on earning results that beat Street expectations across the board. There’s no denying that Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) has had a few rough years. Texas-based Valero Energy (NYSE:VLO) is the largest independent refiner in the world. Six Flags Entertainment (NYSE:SIX) is the world’s largest regional theme park operator.

Source: InvestorPlace

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