With this in mind, I’ve dug out three of the hottest global dividend stocks to consider today. These are The Renewables Infrastructure Group (LSE:TRIG), Western Union (NYSE:WU), and Henderson Far East Income (LSE:HFEL).

Not only do these income shares carry double-digit dividend years. They also have strong records of dividend distribution behind them, which should allay any fears of them being classic dividend traps. Want to know what makes them in my view so great? Read on…

Green giant

The Renewables Infrastructure Group offers an 11.4% dividend yield for 2026. For next year the reading moves to 11.5%. These are no pie-in-the-sky forecasts — excluding 2021, annual payouts here have risen every year since the stock listed in London in 2013.

But what makes it such a reliable (and big-paying) dividend share? It owns a highly diversified portfolio of renewable energy assets, delivering a predictable cash flow across the economic cycle. Earnings and dividends are also boosted by long-term, inflation-linked contracts with energy suppliers.

Like any renewable energy share, power generation (and by extension) shareholder returns are at the mercy of weather conditions. However, Renewables Infrastructure smoothes out this risk by building wind and solar assets across Europe, which maintains strength at group level.

A top US stock

Western Union’s dividend yields sit at 10% for 2026 and 10.1% for 2027 respectively. Yields have leapt as the share price has declined, reflecting the impact of new fintech companies on its operations.

Put simply, people have a wide choice of options when it comes to sending payments. But in its 125-year history, Western Union has adapted to technological changes and evolving consumer habits. And it has a few tricks up its sleeve to remain profitable, from shifting further into digital payments and away from cash-based agents, to expanding into fast-growth regions.

Last year, for instance, saw Western Union link up with regional operators in Latin America and Saudi Arabia to win new customers. I think it could be a great dip buy to consider — as well as having those double-digit yields, it trades on a forward price-to-earning (P/E) ratio of just six times.

Look east

Henderson Far East Income is listed on the London Stock Exchange. But it’s a great investment vehicle to consider for those hunting international dividend shares.

The trust holds a total of 74 companies spread across Asia including China, South Korea, Hong Kong, and Singapore. This leaves it more vulnerable to regional stress than one with a wider wingspan. But it also means robust returns, reflecting the stunning economic growth of these countries.

Dividends have risen at a steady (if unspectacular) 1.6% each year over the last five years. City analysts expect further growth in 2026, meaning a gigantic 10.8% dividend yield.

Henderson Far East’s annual dividends have risen for 18 straight years, better than most other UK income-paying stocks. I think it’s a brilliant stock to consider for long-term passive income.

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A popular US stock, but for good reason

The first is Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN). Before people roll their eyes at such a generic choice, hear me out. I get that Amazon is one of the most popular stocks globally for investors. Yet there are good reasons for this. The share price might only be up 7% in the past year, but it’s provided a 4.5x return over five years.

The business is also still showing growth. In its Q3 filing, net sales were up 15% versus the same period last year. Even though operating income was lower, it still made $4.9bn for the quarter, quite a staggering amount.

With the scope of diversification in business operations and recent acquisitions, I think Amazon is well-placed for the future. Clearly, one risk is that Amazon grows to such a size with so many fingers in pies that it becomes less focused and efficient.

Dividend stars

With a lot of focus on the top US stocks posting share price gains, I could easily forget about some great income picks. For example, Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM). It has a dividend yield of 5.8%, with a share price gain of 46% over one year.

The oil and gas company is one of the largest in the sector and has a rich history over decades since the merger of Exxon and Mobil in 1999. This gives me confidence the business will continue to function in years to come, even during tough times. 

One risk is the projection for oil prices for 2022. If we do see tighter restrictions on travel, then fuel demand will fall. If supply stays the same, this will lower the oil price and negatively impact Exxon Mobil.

Another top US stock that pays dividends is Western Union. The dividend yield for one of the world’s largest international payment businesses is 5.3%. The share price is down 17% over the past year, which is one reason why the yield has moved higher.

The share price has fallen due to decreasing offline money transfers due to the pandemic. If restrictions on travel continue, this could be a risk with investing. However, the company is able to offset some of this via growth in digital payments instead. Further, as travel picks up again, the business should naturally see a rebound.

Allocating the cash

These three top US stocks are viable options for me to consider as a UK investor. With my £1,000, I’d split it equally between the them. However, I could also invest more in a particular stock if I had a high conviction. I think Western Union is the most undervalued stock of the trio, so could put more than 33% of my money in the stock.

Overall, they’re my top pics as we head into 2022.

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