How I’ll find the best dividend stocks for 2021

The best dividend stocks for 2021 may not necessarily be those companies with the highest yields. Certainly, a generous passive income is likely to be attractive in 2021, but affordable dividends and the prospect of growth may be equally important.

As such, searching for strong businesses in sectors that are currently unfavoured by investors, but that have long-term growth opportunities, could be a sound strategy to find the best income shares for 2021.

Dividend stocks with high yields

Dividend stocks with high yields may be more common in sectors that are currently unpopular among investors. They may have experienced share price falls since the start of the year. If they have maintained, or even increased, dividends then this may…