5 small cap dividend stocks for yield and growth
Is it possible to generate an attractive, growing income from small-cap shares? We have found some consistent dividend payers here.
Smaller companies are generally associated with growth, rather than high yield. That's certainly been true in recent years. While the FTSE 100 has delivered generous dividends, the total return from the index over the last five years is only 20%. In contrast, the FTSE SmallCap index has delivered a total return of 48% since November 2015. These smaller companies have paid smaller dividends but generated bigger capital gains. However, a closer look reveals that some of these small firms also have outstanding records of dividend growth. By accepting a lower yield today, investors may be able to lock in greater…