Five income stocks that could still sparkle after five years of low rates

Today is the fifth anniversary of the Bank of England's historic rate cut to 0.5%, with income stocks having enjoyed huge inflows following aggressive monetary policy, but which still look attractive?

With record low rates for so long, investors have rushed to dividend-paying stocks in an effort to recreate the incomes they once enjoyed from cash, leaving many stocks looking over-valued. However, despite the gains already seen, opportunities remain in the sector, according to Michael Clark (pictured), manager of Fidelity's £706m MoneyBuilder Dividend and £240m Enhanced Income funds. "The uncertain economic environment of recent years, which began with the very deep recession of 2008 and the low rate of growth subsequently, has meant that companies have stockpiled cash, unwilling to...