The Nasdaq Composite has been off to a strong start this year. Powered by the Magnificent Seven stocks, the index is up by 24% year-to-date (YTD). Investors would love to have that type of a return every year, as compounded growth can make long-term financial goals more attainable. While a 24% YTD return is quite impressive, a few stocks that have actually outperformed it. Some of those same stocks also offer dividends, which means you’ll receive solid capital gains and  cash flow. Another good perk about d ...