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# Dividend Freedom: 5 Dividend Stocks I Just Purchased
- URL: https://www.smartinvestingsociety.com/dividend-freedom-5-dividend-stocks-i-just-purchased/
- Published: 2022-07-29T12:33:35.000Z
- Updated: 2022-07-29T12:33:35.000Z
- Author: Smart Investing
- Tags: Stock market strategies, Stock Picks, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-09-30 15:32

A bear market is a time to build. After years of growth stocks leading markets, move value-oriented stocks look appealing now. Plus, dividend-paying stocks will regularly put cash into your trading account.

Investors can reinvest the cash in the same shares, or use that money to diversify. In time, that cash can even pay for a retirement. And, without having to sell shares!

With many stocks being hit heavily right now, dividend yields for many companies look fairly attractive. Best of all, while the stock market may remain volatile, dividend stocks tend to be less so.

For investors, the selloff and fear in the markets has hit financial stocks fairly hard. That’s made **T.** **Rowe Price Group (TROW)** a nicely valued name. Shares now trade for under 10 times earnings. And the drop in share price form the peak has pushed the dividend yield up to 4.1 percent.

With fears of a recession come fears of a cutback in consumer spending. That’s led to a big drop in **Target Corporation (TGT)**. That company should fare well for investors over time. Shares now yield just over 2.7 percent, and will likely rebound with the economy.

Many traders are zeroing in on individual stocks for dividend payouts right now. However, a number of dividend-themed funds remain well-priced for investors today.

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