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

Investors who don't own dividend stocks are rethinking their investing approach. When the stock markets sell off, portfolios dip, and volatility rises, a steady stream of income from dividend stocks can be really handy.To top that, good dividend stocks are typically less volatile than growth stocks, making them no-brainer additions to your portfolio, especially during uncertain times like these. Here are some dividend stocks and an ETF that are really smart buys now.As a real estate investment trust (REIT), Realty Income (NYSE: O) is required to pay out at least 90% of its taxable income in dividends every year. While that ensures regular dividends for shareholders, Realty Income stands out for two reasons.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool