Apple Inc. (AAPL), BP plc (ADR) (BP): Dividends Beat Inflation

While both of these companies are safe bets, if Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) can purchase the 45% it doesn’t own from Vodafone Group Plc (ADR) (NASDAQ:VOD), it will be able to drive its bottom line.  Therefore, of the two, Verizon may make for a better investment.

Final thoughts

A dividend portfolio is a great way to generate consistent returns in the market.  Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and BP plc (ADR) (NYSE:BP) are two companies most likely to see strong stock and dividend appreciation.  Apple may decide to play nice with China Mobile and the BP trial is already underway.  In fact, most of the bad news may already be baked into the BP story.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) is especially attractive because of a potential deal with Vodafone.  Also its business continues to be extremely sticky.  Ultimately, as long as you have exposure to some dividend payers, you have a decent chance to beat inflation.

The article Dividends Beat Inflation originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Callum Turcan.

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