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Rick Orford

5 "Best of the Best" Dividend Stocks to Own in 2026

As we say goodbye to 2025, investors will be looking for new stocks to invest in for 2026- perhaps as a result of rebalancing, tax loss harvesting, or deploying idle capital. 

But not all stocks are equal. Some offer (the hope of) growth, while others offer income. Income provides a hedge against fear as investors tend to “hold on longer” to income investments- regardless of volatility. If this is you, then you might be pleased to read about my five best dividend stocks to start a position in, as we enter 2026. 

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