If your stock portfolio hasn't fully recovered from the 2022 bear market, you're definitely not alone. Even after the fairly strong rally in growth and value stocks during the first half of 2023, most U.S. equities are still in the red over the previous 12 months. 

However, this prolonged down period shouldn't dissuade you from steadily buying shares of high-quality companies and holding them for the long haul, especially those that pay dividends on a regular basis. Blue chip dividend stocks, after all, have a proven track record of delivering stellar returns on capital over the long term. 

Which top-shelf dividend stocks are worth buying right now? Allstate (NYSE: ALL) and (NYSE: PFE) are two near-locks to produce healthy levels of capital appreciation over the next five to 10 years. 

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