The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now

The best stocks to invest in over the long term might surprise you. Data from Hartford Funds and Ned Davis Research show that dividend stocks have outperformed non-payers by more than 2-to-1 over the past half-century (they've averaged 9.2% annual total returns versus 4.3%). Companies that grew their dividends did even better, averaging 10.2%.Given these compelling returns, investing in dividend growth stocks can be especially rewarding. Here are three top companies to buy right now that are well positioned to deliver ongoing dividend increases.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool