Dividend-paying stocks are generally regarded as less volatile in down markets than equities that don't pay dividends, plus the income they provide can help blunt the effects of inflation on your portfolio.
Most of the 3,000 or so publicly traded companies that do pay dividends do so quarterly, but several dozen pay monthly, making them a nice choice for passive income. Here are 15 strong performers to consider from that list.
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