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As global markets grapple with geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly seeking stability through dividend stocks. In such a volatile environment, companies that offer reliable dividend yields can provide a measure of income security and potential for steady returns, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate the current market challenges.
Top 10 Dividend Stocks
| Name | Dividend Yield | Dividend Rating |
| Guaranty Trust Holding (NGSE:GTCO) | 5.87% | ★★★★★★ |
| Wuliangye YibinLtd (SZSE:000858) | 3.91% | ★★★★★★ |
| Padma Oil (DSE:PADMAOIL) | 7.61% | ★★★★★★ |
| Peoples Bancorp (NasdaqGS:PEBO) | 5.03% | ★★★★★★ |
| Tsubakimoto Chain (TSE:6371) | 4.24% | ★★★★★★ |
| Daito Trust ConstructionLtd (TSE:1878) | 4.06% | ★★★★★★ |
| Nihon Parkerizing (TSE:4095) | 3.92% | ★★★★★★ |
| Citizens & Northern (NasdaqCM:CZNC) | 5.37% | ★★★★★★ |
| GakkyushaLtd (TSE:9769) | 4.48% | ★★★★★★ |
| DoshishaLtd (TSE:7483) | 3.90% | ★★★★★★ |
Click here to see the full list of 2010 stocks from our Top Dividend Stocks screener.
Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
VSTECS Holdings
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: VSTECS Holdings Limited is an investment holding company that develops IT product channels and offers technical solution integration services across North Asia and South East Asia, with a market cap of approximately HK$11.89 billion.
Operations: VSTECS Holdings Limited generates its revenue from three main segments: Cloud Computing (HK$3.44 billion), Enterprise Systems (HK$44.82 billion), and Consumer Electronics (HK$31.69 billion).
Dividend Yield: 3.5%
VSTECS Holdings' dividend yield of 3.47% is below the top quartile in Hong Kong, and its dividend history has been unreliable with volatility over the past decade. Despite this, dividends are well-covered by earnings and cash flow, with payout ratios at 41.1% and 48.9%, respectively. Recent board changes include appointing Mr. Yu Dingheng as an independent non-executive director, potentially bringing new strategic insights given his extensive experience in asset management and capital markets.
Sing Investments & Finance
Simply Wall St Dividend Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Sing Investments & Finance Limited, with a market cap of SGD264.81 million, offers financing services to both individuals and corporations in Singapore.
Operations: Sing Investments & Finance Limited's revenue primarily comes from its Financing Business and Related Nominee Services, amounting to SGD71.82 million.