Author: Brad Thomas, Wide Moat Research

The truth is far more nuanced and – for intelligent investors – potentially profitable.

Paying a 4.9% yield, this fund has produced 78% returns over the past three years, nearly 3 times better than the S&P 500.

A reliable dividend grower paying a 3.3% yield, it’s increased its payout every year since 2011.

Though their yields may be low right now, these names could have the financial strength to establish yearslong dividend growth streaks.

Poised to benefit from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, it already won one of the biggest awards from the Department of Energy.