Recently Thisismoney website of the UK listed the top 10 dividend paying stocks for this year. These stocks were selected by investment management professionals who anticipate them to offer high yields and capital growth.
The stocks listed in the article are:
1. British American Tobacco (BTI)
Current Dividend Yield: 2.77%
Sector: Tobacco
2. BP Plc (BP)
Current Dividend Yield: 6.09%
Sector: Integrated Oil
3. Cable & Wireless (OTC: CWPUY)
Current Dividend Yield: 2.19%
Sector: Telecom
4. Centrica
Sector: Utility
5. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK)
Current Dividend Yield: 5.04%
Sector: Drugs
6. Imperial Tobacco (OTC: ITYBY)
Current Dividend Yield: 5.29%
Sector: Tobacco
7. National Grid (NGG)
Current Dividend Yield: 4.53%
Sector: Utility
8. Vodaphone plc (VOD)
Current Dividend Yield: 3.96%
Sector: Mobile Telecom
9. HMV Group
Sector: Retail
10. Halfords plc
Sector: Retail