It is no secret that many prominent investors beat the market by investing in high dividend stocks. Jim Simons and Warren Buffet are perfect examples of dividend-riders. Benjamin Graham also suggests investing in stocks with at least some dividends. I also think that money in my pocket is better than the money somewhere else. Some fund managers also invest in high-dividend stocks for capital gains as well as dividends. Here, is a list of articles on dividend picks by investment gurus:

5 Bullish Dividend Picks From Jim Cramer

5 Berkshire Picks That Can Boost Your Long-Term Portfolio

Top 7 Dividend Stocks in David Tepper's Portfolio August 21, 2011

6 Dividend Kings in Jim Simons' Portfolio (June 8, 2011)

Warren Buffett's Top 8 Holdings Offering Yields of Over 3% (May 23, 2011)