3 quality ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy today

dividends

If you’re looking for a source of income in this low interest rate environment, then the three dividend shares listed below could be great options.

I believe all three would be great additions to a balanced portfolio. Here’s why I would buy them:

Coles Group Ltd (ASX: COL)

One of my favourite dividend shares is Coles. I believe the supermarket operator is well-positioned to grow its dividend at a solid rate over the next decade. This is thanks to its defensive earnings, refreshed strategy, expansion opportunities, and its investment in automation. Combined with its long track record of same store sales growth, I believe the future is bright for Coles. At present I estimate that its shares offer a fully franked 4% FY 2021 dividend.

Transurban Group (ASX: TCL)

Income investors that can afford to be patient might want to consider buying this toll road operator’s shares. It may have experienced a very sharp reduction in traffic volumes on its roads during the pandemic, but I expect traffic to rebound as restrictions ease. And while I suspect that a final distribution may not be forthcoming, I believe the payments will start flowing again in FY 2021. I expect a 45 cents per unit distribution next year, before an increase to previous levels in FY 2022. The former implies a forward 3.1% distribution yield.

VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF (ASX: MVB)

If you’re wanting to invest in the banking sector but aren’t sure which bank to buy ahead of others, then the VanEck Vectors Australian Banks ETF could be a great option. This is because this exchange traded fund lets you buy a slice of the big four banks through just a single investment. It also provides investors with exposure to the regional banks and investment bank Macquarie Group Ltd (ASX: MQG). I estimate that its units currently provide a yield of at least 5%.

And here is another dividend share which looks great value today. This could make it a must buy for income investors..

NEW: Expert names top dividend stock for 2020 (free report)

When our resident dividend expert Edward Vesely has a stock tip, it can pay to listen. After all, he’s the investing genius that runs Motley Fool Dividend Investor, the newsletter service that has picked huge winners like Dicker Data (+92%), SDI Limited (+53%) and National Storage (+35%).*

Edward has just named what he believes is the number one ASX dividend stock to buy for 2020.

This fully franked “under the radar” company is currently trading more than 24% below its all-time high and paying a 6.7% grossed-up dividend.

The name of this dividend dynamo and the full investment case is revealed in this brand new free report.

But you will have to hurry — history has shown it can pay dividends to get in early to some of Edward’s stock picks, and this dividend stock is already on the move.

See the top dividend stock for 2020

More reading

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of and has recommended Macquarie Group Limited. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of COLESGROUP DEF SET and Transurban Group. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

The post 3 quality ASX dividend shares for income investors to buy today appeared first on Motley Fool Australia.

from Motley Fool Australia https://ift.tt/2yBhJsS

Comments

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *