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Battle of Dividends: Apple vs. Microsoft

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Shareholders of both Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) are likely pleased with the performance they've achieved over the last 12 months. Both stocks have skyrocketed. Microsoft shares are up 58% and Apple is up a staggering 106%.

While the bullish run for these stocks has been great for investors, it's changed the game for their attractiveness as dividend stocks. Both companies' dividend yields (dividend payments per share as a percentage of the stock price) have fallen sharply. Nevertheless, both stocks remain compelling bets for dividend investors. But which is the better buy?

Here's a look at how each of these stocks compare on three key characteristics for dividend stocks.

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