Which Top-Performing Dividend Stocks Look Most Attractive?

Which Top-Performing Dividend Stocks Look Most Attractive?

High-yield dividend stocks have been viewed more favorably than high-multiple growth stocks these days. After yet another month of excessive market-wide selling, the yields of many top dividend stocks are slightly richer.

As the Fed raises interest rates further, growth and value could continue to get slammed. This week, the Fed signaled that it's more than willing to keep the rate hikes coming until inflation backs down, even if it means jeopardizing a "soft landing" and inflicting more pain in markets.

Low-cost dividend stocks may or may not act as a safe haven as more rate hikes flow in. However, the sizeable payouts of various high-yielders could help investors better cope with the choppy waters. It's far better to get paid a cash dividend to sail these rough seas than to be left with nothing but a bad case of nausea for enduring this market rollercoaster ride.