Kroger Can't Compete With 30-Year U.S. Treasury Bonds on Yield Alone. Here's Why the Dividend Stock Is Still a Better Buy for Long-Term Investors.

Key Points Interest rates have marched to multiyear highs this year, giving income-minded investors a compelling option they’ve not had in a while. Nevertheless, lower-yielding grocery name Kroger may still be a better bet for long-term income investors. Dividend growth and at least the prospect of capital appreciation should factor into the decision as well. 10 stocks we like better than Kroger › It's a fantastic time to be an income investor. The recent rise in interest rates has opened up opportunities well beyond the market's favorite dividend stocks. Namely, interest rates on bonds are now higher than the dividend yields offered by a bunch of dividend-paying tickers.