Rates Are Going Higher in March: 5 Safe and Secure Dividend Stocks to Jump on Now

With market volatility skyrocketing in January, we screened the BofA Securities research universe looking for the stocks not only paying the highest secure dividends but also Buy rated at the firm. We also screened for companies that likely will feel less pressure from an increase in the federal funds rate. It is important to remember that no single analyst report should be used as a sole basis for any buying or selling decision.

This remains a top Buffet holding, as he owns a huge 400 million shares. Coca-Cola Co. (NYSE: KO) is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE: D) is an American power and energy company that operates through the following four segments. Essex Property Trust Inc. (NYSE: ESS) is a fully integrated real estate investment trust (REIT) that acquires, develops, redevelops and manages apartment communities. Procter & Gamble Co. (NYSE: PG) is one of the world’s largest consumer products companies. Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC) is a bank holding company, incorporated in North Carolina and headquartered in Charlotte.

Source: Wall St. 24/7

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