Several industrial sectors are filled with dividend-paying companies, and some sectors provide better bets than others for your dividend stock investment portfolio. The following sectors offer the top options for dividend stock investing; when you’re fishing for good dividend stocks, you can improve your chances of hooking some keepers by dropping your line in these holes:
Utilities: Electricity, water, and natural gas (suppliers, not producers)
Energy: Oil, natural gas (producers, not suppliers), and master limited partnerships (MLPs)
Telecommunications: Carriers (U.S. and international) and wireless services
Consumer staples: Food/beverages, prescription drugs, household products, tobacco, and alcohol
Real estate: Commercial, residential, or office buildings inside real estate investment trusts (REITS)