It's important that dividend-growth investors strike a balance between immediate income and future income.
While quality, high-yielding dividend stocks can provide income to supplement an investor in retirement, they can't always keep up with inflation . That's because yield and growth are typically inversely correlated. All else being equal, a low yield translates into higher dividend-growth potential while a high yield generally means lower dividend growth.
One stock that fits into the former category is the health insurer Anthem (NYSE: ANTM) . Let's take a look at four reasons the stock is a buy for dividend investors looking to boost the growth profile of their portfolios.
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4 Reasons to Buy This Blue-Chip Stock