Ilove dividend stocks, but I'm fairly picky about what I buy. My preference is for companies that have proven dividend histories and relatively attractive yields. I believe that this combination suggests a promising company that is currently out of favor.

Two stocks that pass through my dividend screens today are Realty Income ( O 0.47% ) and Bank of Nova Scotia ( BNS +0.60% ) . Here's a look at each one and a quick dive into Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF ( SCHD 0.43% ) , which could be a great complement to your dividend portfolio or even the only dividend investment you ever own.

1. Realty Income is built to be boring

Realty Income is a real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in single-tenant, net-lease properties. A net lease requires the tenant t

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