The Smartest Dividend Stock to Buy With $100 Right Now

As 2025 comes to a close, the S&P 500 is up 16.6%, and there's real potential of a third year in a row of double-digit gains for the index. Does that spell trouble for 2026? Not necessarily. However, investors should be prepared at all times for the possibility of market volatility.Part of that preparation is having a diversified portfolio of stocks, and that includes great dividend stocks. Dividend stocks are your anchors at any time, and they fortify your portfolio in case it needs to weather market turbulence. If you're looking to shore up your portfolio, Realty Income (NYSE: O) could be the best dividend stock to buy right now.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool