Better Defense Dividend: Boeing Vs. Lockheed Martin

The following video is part of our "Better Dividend Buy" series. In this edition, Fool analysts Eric Bleeker and Andrew Tonner weigh two dividend champions of the defense industry: Boeing and Lockheed Martin. While Lockheed Martin sports a heady dividend yield pushing past 5%, both Eric and Andrew appreciate the diversification of Boeing's business. Its commercial airlines business gives it diversification from a defense industry with a rocky-looking future and an entry into fast-growing emerging markets.

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At the time thisarticle was published Eric Bleekerand Andrew Tonner own shares of no companies listed above. The Motley Fool owns shares of Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, and L-3 Communications Holdings.Motley Fool newsletter serviceshave recommended buying shares of L-3 Communications Holdings. Try any of our Foolish newsletter servicesfree for 30 days. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe thatconsidering a diverse range of insightsmakes us better investors. The Motley Fool has adisclosure policy.

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