Home Dividends Analysis Dividend Quick Picks Summary My favorite type of dividend stock to buy is one that yields 5-8% and consistently grows its payout at a pace that beats inflation over time. I detail two such opportunities that recently had their stock prices pull back despite posting strong fundamentals in Q1. Both MPLX and O are positioned as lower-risk, inflation-beating, buy-and-hold income compounders suitable for long-term portfolios. Looking for a portfolio of ideas like this one? Members of High Yield Investor get exclusive access to our subscriber-only portfolios. Learn More » JamesBrey/iStock via Getty Images My favorite place to find attractive compounding opportunities is in the universe of stocks that yield between 5% and 8%. This is because these are the kind of stocks that offer high enough yields that they do Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of MPLX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives.…