5 Best Global Dividend Stocks To Buy Now

2. Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)

Dividend Yield as of 10/25: 0.77%

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 166

Like Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA), Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) is a U.S based company with many international customers.

In terms of its fiscal fourth quarter, payments at Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) grew 10% and processed transactions rose 12%. Sales rose to $7.79 billion from $6.56 billion and the company reported adjusted earnings of $1.93 per share, up 19% year over year. Given its earnings potential, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)’s dividend is very secure. As of 10/25, Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) shares yield 0.77% but will likely be higher on 10/26 given that the company recently raised its quarterly dividend by 20% to $0.45 per share.