These Were the 3 Best Dividend Stocks of 2020

Income investors are used to a balancing act when shopping for an attractive dividend. Often, stretching for high yields and stable cash flows requires a trade-off in terms of the prospect for market-thumping sales gains. Many of the best growth stocks pay tiny dividends -- if they pay any at all.

But there are exceptions to that general rule. With that in mind, let's look at a few standout dividend payers (members of the S&P 500 index with current yields of at least 2%) that trounced the market in 2020 and delivered that rare mix of capital gains and sturdy income.

Read on for a quick synopsis of what made United Parcel Service, Fastenal, and Clorox some of the biggest winners this year .

Source Fool.com