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Today, I'll present five safe dividend stocks that cautious income investors should own. These dividend stocks are safe, reliable and on the rise.

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FIVE SAFE DIVIDEND STOCKS TO OWN TODAY

brought to you by Wyatt Investment Research

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THE FACTS The stock market has proven to be the best

long-term investment.

Despite that fact, stock prices can be volatile in the near term. Most recently, the 4% drop for the S&P 500 has caused some investors to wonder if this is the start of a market correction.

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THE LESSON For investors that want to avoid stock market

volatility, there are certain stocks to own Today, I’ll present five safe dividend stocks that

cautious income investors should own These safe stocks offer a relatively high dividend

yield that’s well above the average S&P 500, coupled with minimal stock volatility.

The majority of stocks in the S&P 500 pay dividends, with the index currently yielding 1.9%

Investors should look for high quality stocks with a superior yield and less volatility

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USING THE BETA

The best way to measure volatility is “beta”

A beta of 1 means the stock price moves in tandem with market. And, a beta of less than 1 suggests that the stock is less volatile than the market

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IN ADDITION...

I recommend investing in companies that operate in defensive industries. This means investing in companies whose products or services will remain in high demand regardless of the economic backdrop.

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FIVE DIVIDEND STOCKS TO OWN TODAY...

Are you looking to make your investment portfolio more sound by owning the safest dividend stocks? Take a look at the following five dividend stocks.

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SAFE DIVIDEND STOCK #1

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD)

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McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD)

Every dividend-paying list should begin with McDonald’s- the company has increased its annual dividend payment every year since 1976

37-year track record of consecutive dividend increases is amazing

With a dividend yield of 3.3%, McDonald’s pays far more than the average S&P 500 stock

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McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD)

McDonald’s is the world’s largest fast food chain, and has one of the broadest geographical reaches

It has over 34,000 restaurants spread across nearly 120 countries

There’s plenty of room for growth. The global fast food and informal eating market is a $1.2 trillion market. McDonald’s only owns about 10% of the market

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McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD)

The weak economy has helped McDonald’s, since many consumers are looking for inexpensive food. But the company also performs well as the economy strengthens, since consumers have more money to spend eating out.

McDonald’s geographical diversity and ability to attract consumers regardless of the economic environment, helps insulate it from the ups and downs of the market.

McDonald’s has a beta that’s only 0.35.

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SAFE DIVIDEND STOCK #2

General Mills (NYSE: GIS)

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General Mills (NYSE: GIS)

The global food market remains a great investment. It’s a basic necessity, and as the global population increases, demand will continue increasing.

General Mills is one of the best ways to capitalize on the rising demand for food

The company pays a 3.2% dividend yield It has increased its annual dividend in each year over the

last ten years The beta is a remarkably low 0.24 The company has a very strong portfolio of brands Some of its most popular brands include Hamburger

Helper, Pillsbury, Progresso, Yoplait and Big G cereals

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General Mills is also well positioned to benefit from the rise of health-conscious shoppers

Over two-thirds of General Mills’ revenues are derived from health and nutrition products

International markets are also a big growth opportunity for General Mills

In emerging and developing markets, the competition is less intense

General Mills benefits from expansion of the middle-class The company already has a solid footing in international

markets, getting around two-thirds of its revenues from international markets

General Mills (NYSE: GIS)

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SAFE DIVIDEND STOCK #3

ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG)

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ConAgra Foods is another safe dividend stock in the food industry

Its primary focus is private label foods With its 2013 acquisition of Ralcorp, it became

the largest private label foods company in North America

As a result of its dominant position, ConAgra has been able to increase its annual dividend payment in each of the last five years

The stock currently offers a 3.2% dividend yield

ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG)

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The company’s financial performance has been consistent, since its products remain in high demand regardless of the economic backdrop

Shares of ConAgra have outpaced the S&P 500 over the last five years as shoppers have been trading down from branded goods to private label foods

What’s more is that the company has managed to outperform the market with less volatility

ConAgra has a low beta, at only 0.4. But ConAgra could also prove to be a growth story as more

grocery stores looks to expand their profits by creating their own brands This includes the likes of Target (NYSE:TGT), which is using

ConAgra’s food products to build its store brand called Simply Balanced

ConAgra Foods (NYSE: CAG)

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SAFE DIVIDEND STOCK #4

Dr. Pepper (NYSE: DPS)

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Most investors only think of PepsiCo (NYSE:PEP) and Coca-Cola (NYSE:KO) when it comes to beverage industry investments

Dr. Pepper is still a major player when it comes to beverages

It actually has the number one spot in the non-cola non-carbonated beverage market, with a 40% market share

Dr. Pepper is also doing its part when it comes to catering to the health conscious consumer

As a result, it has introduced its low-calorie TEN brand and continues to expand its offering in this area

Dr. Pepper (NYSE: DPS)

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It also owns Snapple and is launching low-sugar Mott’s juice and Hawaiian punch drinks

Its dividend yield is a healthy 3.2% With a current yield that is well above its five-

year average of 2.6%, income investors should embrace Dr. Pepper

Dr. Pepper’s beta is also the lowest of the five dividend stocks listed, coming in at only 0.2

At the same time, Dr. Pepper shares have outperformed both PepsiCo and Coca-Cola over the last ten years

Dr. Pepper (NYSE: DPS)

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SAFE DIVIDEND STOCK #5

NextEra Energy (NYSE: NEE)

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NextEra Energy is the only company on my list that is not in the food business

The utility company has been a great investment

Shares of NextEra have beaten the S&P 500 index by a factor of 2-to-1 over the last three years

Next E ra Energy (NYSE: NEE)

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As the housing market continues to rebound, this should help further drive utility companies higher

Thanks to the fact that electricity has become a necessity in every home, NextEra should perform relatively well regardless of the broader economy

Its beta is only 0.3. And it pays a 3.1% dividend yield

Next E ra Energy (NYSE: NEE)

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TO SUM IT UP...

Investors can’t predict what the stock market will do in a given year

Already this year, the S&P 500 has been as low as 1,740 and as high as nearly 1,890

With the S&P 500 up nearly 150% over the last five years, it’s prudent to be cautious

The best way to insulate your portfolio from volatility is by owning safe dividend stocks

These dividend stocks offer above average dividend yields and are less volatile than the broader market

All in all, that’s a great formula for building wealth over the long-term

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