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

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

2024 was a great year for the stock market. The S&P 500 index climbed 23% for the year, driven by continued outperformance from large-cap growth stocks. But not every company participated in the ongoing market rally. Value stocks, in particular, lagged the rest of the market, and some have seen their prices drop to incredible bargains.

A quarterly dividend payment from a high-quality stock may be as close to a sure thing as an investor can find on Wall Street. Even during periods of broad market weakness, the lower a stock's price falls,

Pipeline companies tend to be excellent investments for those seeking passive income. They generate very stable revenue backed by long-term contracts and government-regulated rate structures. That provides them with the cash flow to pay attractive dividends.