Key Points Identifying the right dividend stock for your investment strategy can be like finding a needle in a haystack. You know you want an equity that makes regular cash payouts — but where do you go from there? After all, nearly 2,000 U.S. common stocks pay a dividend. And another 800 U.S.-listed international dividend stocks. The MarketBeat Dividend Screener, a beneficial resource, allows you to sift through the enormous dividend pile to find stocks that best fit your style. From market cap and sector ...