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These Dividend Stocks Might Be the Safest Bet Right Now

Key Points

  • As the stock market volatility starts to break out again, capital will likely start flowing into defensive areas and companies with high income potential.
  • Today's list spreads the defensive nature of the staples sector as well as real estate, promising safety. 
  • Dividend yields are high enough to make these stocks keep their ground despite all the selloffs.
  • Five stocks to consider instead of Altria Group.
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Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli
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Gabriel Osorio-Mazilli

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Value Stocks, Asian Markets, Macro Economics

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Companies Mentioned in This Article

CompanyMarketRank™Current PricePrice ChangeDividend YieldP/E RatioConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target
Philip Morris International (PM)
4.1037 of 5 stars
$150.83+0.1%3.58%33.48Moderate Buy$144.56
Realty Income (O)
3.9255 of 5 stars
$53.00-3.9%6.08%50.49Hold$62.42
Altria Group (MO)
2.8829 of 5 stars
$55.76-0.6%7.32%8.51Hold$54.00
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