Despite the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) trading near record highs, you can still find good investment ideas in the financial sector.
For those who like growth stocks, particularly dividend growth stocks, Visa (NYSE: V) could be a good choice
For yield-seeking investors, Dividend King Federal Realty (NYSE: FRT) should be strongly considered. But dividend lovers shouldn’t get so enamored of AGNC Investment’s (NASDAQ: AGNC) 13%+ dividend that they overlook this crucial fact about the company. It is well run, but it may not be the investment you expect based on that lofty yield.
Visa’s valuation looks reasonable Payment processor Visa has a long history of growth. Its business has expanded alongside the shift from cash to card payments. To put a number on that, in 2015 the company handled 71 billion transactions, up 9% year over year.