The Smartest Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now

Dividend stocks provide many benefits for investors. The dividends are generally paid by well-established, solid companies that investors don't have to worry about, and they offer an attractive passive income stream.One benefit that's obvious in times like this is that they're stable under volatile market conditions. They typically continue to pay, and even raise, their dividends despite whatever is happening in the stock market, providing security for investors.If you have $1,000 to spend on stocks today, you might be tempted to grab some amazing growth stocks on the dip. That could be a great idea, but don't forget about top dividend stocks that can offer your portfolio protection when times are tough. Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU), Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY), and American Express (NYSE: AXP) are three great candidates.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool