Author: Justin Pope, The Motley Fool

These names feature robust dividends and durable businesses, allowing them to run circles around the S&P 500 this year.

Their abnormally high yields represent buying opportunities because they have the high-quality fundamentals to support them.

When fear permeates the market, it’s often a great time to start looking for deals. Here are some names to consider.

These are some of the best-performing stocks in what’s arguably society’s most important industry.

With 50+ years of dividend increases, is this an opportunity or a trap? Here’s the verdict…