3 Great Dividend Stocks Investors Should Consider for October

Q3 earnings season is almost upon us, as the big banks are set to officially kick-off the season in mid-October. Many investors are keeping a watchful eye on this upcoming earnings season for any indication of what may lie ahead in the economic picture of the US and abroad. With many market watchers gauging an economic downturn in the near future, investors are searching for solid stocks that can fortify their portfolio against rough economic climates. Let’s take a look at three dividend stocks that can help bolster a portfolio in the closing months of the year.

City Office REIT(CIO) is a solid move to make for someone looking to cash in on dividend payouts. The office property REIT boasts a hefty 6.54% dividend yield and beta ratio of 0.42, making it a stock that can quell any jitters investors may feel about broader market implications. L3Harris Technologies(LHX) is an aerospace company that sports a solid 1.44% dividend yield that has steadily risen over the past five years. National Fuel Gas Company(NFG) is a utility stock with a sound 3.7% dividend yield and 0.76 beta ratio.

Source: Zacks

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