Investing Experts Steven Cress' top 10 dividend stocks for 2025
Jan 29, 2025
Steven Cress, Vice President of Quantitative Strategies at Seeking Alpha, shares his expert insights on top dividend stocks for 2025. He highlights the resilience of dividend stocks and their strategic importance in market fluctuations. Cress discusses firms like NewLake Capital Partners and Clorox, citing their safety ratings and profitability. The conversation also delves into Northrop Grumman's impressive backlog and compares Philip Morris with Altria for diversified yields. Tune in for a treasure trove of investment wisdom!
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Pullback Opportunities
- During market pullbacks, good stocks often fall the hardest due to investors selling to raise money.
- This creates a buying opportunity for dividend stocks, as their prices decline and yields increase.
Dividend Grades
- Seeking Alpha provides quant dividend grades (safety, growth, yield, consistency) to assess dividend stocks.
- High dividend safety grades (A+ to B-) historically correlate with a lower risk of dividend cuts.
NewLake Capital Partners
- NewLake Capital Partners, a REIT focused on cannabis real estate, is recommended despite a hold rating.
- It has a high dividend yield (10.56%), solid balance sheet, and attractive valuation.