Investors love dividend stocks because they provide dependable income and a great opportunity for solid total return. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over time.
While we focus on dividend stocks, as many of our readers are looking for passive income ideas, we also want to cover stocks that offer solid total return and passive income potential.
We screened our 24/7 Wall St. blue-chip dividend stock research database, looking for old-school dividend leaders who offer a significant degree of safety and dependable dividends. Six companies made the cut; two are top pharmaceutical stocks that look dirt cheap now. All are Buy-rated by top Wall Street firms.
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