The same is true for stocks. Consider that global icon Apple Inc. (ticker: AAPL) yields a mere 0.4%, despite having roughly $100 billion in net income and one of the most entrenched brands in the planet. That's because it's easy to maintain a nominal dividend, but much harder to drive a huge yield – even for titans like Apple.

SA Quant identifies high-quality, income-generating stocks that can help offset losses for volatile markets and provide investors with a passive income stream.

The path to building lasting wealth through dividend investing requires identifying companies that combine sustainable payout ratios with consistent dividend growth. This strategy allows investors to benefit from both rising income streams and the potential for capital appreciation over time.

If you're looking for the best stocks to buy for the dividends, it may be time to look outside the U.S.