A great investment for income investors with a long time horizon is in dividend-paying companies like Pico Far East Holdings. Dividend stocks are a safe bet to increase your portfolio value as they provide both steady income and cushion against market risks. Dividends play an important role in compounding returns in the long run and end up forming a sizeable part of investment returns. If you’re a long term investor, these high-performing top dividend stocks can boost your monthly portfolio income.

Pico Far East Holdings Limited (SEHK:752)

Pico Far East Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the exhibition and event marketing services, visual branding experiences, museum, themed environment, interior and retail, conference and show management, and related businesses worldwide. Started in 1969, and headed by CEO Song Chia, the company employs 2,000 people and with the company’s market capitalisation at HKD HK$3.59B, we can put it in the mid-cap stocks category.

752 has a large dividend yield of 6.36% and distributes 58.91% of its earnings to shareholders as dividends , with analysts expecting a 79.31% payout in three years. While there’s been some level of instability in the yield, 752 has overall increased DPS over a 10 year period from HK$0.07 to HK$0.18. Continue research on Pico Far East Holdings here.

Xtep International Holdings Limited (SEHK:1368)

Xtep International Holdings Limited designs, develops, manufactures, and markets sportswear primarily in the People’s Republic of China. Founded in 1999, and run by CEO Shui Po Ding, the company employs 8,500 people and with the market cap of HKD HK$9.71B, it falls under the mid-cap category.

1368 has a large dividend yield of 5.40% and is distributing 58.22% of earnings as dividends , with analysts expecting a 59.34% payout in three years. Dividends per share have increased during the past 10 years, but there have been a couple hiccups. However, they have historically always picked up again. Xtep International Holdings is a strong prospect for its future growth, with analysts expecting the company’s earnings to increase by 81.36% over the next three years. Interested in Xtep International Holdings? Find out more here.

Anhui Expressway Company Limited (SEHK:995)

Anhui Expressway Company Limited invests in, constructs, operates, manages, and develops toll roads and associated service sections in the Anhui Province. Established in 1996, and headed by CEO Zhen Xu, the company currently employs 2,692 people and with the stock’s market cap sitting at HKD HK$16.51B, it comes under the large-cap stocks category.

995 has a great dividend yield of 4.33% and the company has a payout ratio of 35.22% . The company’s dividends per share have risen from CN¥0.22 to CN¥0.26 over the last 10 years. The company has been a reliable payer too, not missing a payment during this time. Dig deeper into Anhui Expressway here.

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The author is an independent contributor and at the time of publication had no position in the stocks mentioned.