Value Vault: 3 Forgotten Dividend Aristocrats Offering Steady Income

When we imagine dividend aristocrats, a handful of big names take the spotlight. AT&T (NYSE:T), Realty Income (NYSE:O), Exxon Mobil (NYSE:XOM) — these are some of the common names investors flock to when finding income-generating options for their portfolio.

But these names aren’t the only game in town and, in some cases, aren’t worth the investment beyond a little cash generation. Finding dividend aristocrats worth investing in today should balance three criteria: market stability (considering the current economic landscape), growth and expansion opportunities, and yield.

These stocks have a long, fruitful future ahead while offering consistent distributions typical of the best dividend aristocrats around.

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