3 Top Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy for 2021 and Beyond
Dividend stocks have historically delivered the best total returns. The average dividend stock has generated an average annual total return of 12.79% over the past several decades, -- with dividend growers delivering an even better 12.87% total return -- both of which are ahead of the S&P 500's 12.29% total return. While that slight difference might not seem like much, it adds up over the decades.
Because of that long-term outperformance, investors should consider putting some dividend growth stocks into their portfolios. Three great ones to buy before 2021 are renewable energy producers Brookfield Renewable (NYSE: BEP)(NYSE: BEPC), Clearway Energy (NYSE: CWEN)(NYSE: CWEN-A), and NextEra Energy Partners (NYSE: NEP). All three offer above-average current yields and attractive growth forecasts.
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