5 Best ESG Dividend Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

4. Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 141

Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) is committed to environmental sustainability as the company is promoting financial inclusion and expanding access to financial services for underserved populations worldwide. The global financial tech company has been growing its dividends for the past 11 years and offers a quarterly dividend of $0.66 per share. With a dividend yield of 0.56% as of February 28, MA is one of the best dividend stocks on our list.

As of the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, 141 hedge funds in Insider Monkey’s database reported holding stakes in Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), up from 140 in the previous quarter. These stakes are collectively valued at over $16.8 billion. Among these hedge funds, Akre Capital Management was the company’s leading stakeholder in Q4.

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