3 Dividend Stocks for Growth and Total Returns

One factor that can make a big difference is competitive advantage and leadership in a given industry. In general, larger companies with global dominance are considered safer and typically have more sustainable competitive advantages, making them more attractive for dividend growth investors. In this article, we’ll take a look at three large-cap dividend stocks that we see as having not only strong industry positions but also the ability to return lots of cash to shareholders as they grow. These characteristics generate strong total return potential for shareholders and high dividend growth over time.

So while investors have many choices when it comes to places to put their money, we see these three large-caps as strong candidates for an attractive combination of growth potential, current yield and dividend growth. Our picks among the top dividend stocks are: Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM), Stryker Corporation (NYSE:SYK) and Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC).

Source: InvestorPlace

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