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Dividend investing<\/a> is an easy way to earn passive income. A $10,000 investment in a stock with a 5% dividend yield will provide you with $500 in yearly dividend income – all without you doing anything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, the best dividend stocks can boost your total returns over time through a combination of dividend payouts and stock price appreciation. Since 1930, dividends when reinvested have accounted for about 40% of the S&P 500\u2019s total returns, all thanks to the magic of compounding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But not all dividend stocks are a good investment. For example, a stock with a very high dividend yield might turn out to be a dividend trap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to choose the best dividend stocks <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Rather than focusing on dividend yield alone, a better strategy is to pick dividend stocks that will give you steady, attractive income for the long term<\/a>. These five factors can help you on your quest for the best dividend stocks: <\/p>\n\n\n\n