Dividend stocks not only offer the potential for capital appreciation but also provide a steady income stream. According to S&P Dow Jones Indices research, dividends have contributed about 32% of the total equity return since 1926. Moreover, they argue that dividends signal quality and reflect confidence in a company’s outlook.
Over 60 years of annual dividend growth signals that these dividend stocks are quality companies with durable competitive advantages.
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