April 17, 2016

3 Industrial Dividend Aristocrats We Want to Own

If you're looking for some hot dividend stocks for your portfolio, here are three to consider.


Investing in Dividend Aristocrats -- an exclusive group of companies that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years -- is one of the smartest ways for income investors to reap rich returns in the long run. As Dividend Aristocrats have rewarded shareholders irrespective of business conditions, they can also act as an excellent hedge in today's volatile times.

But choosing a Dividend Aristocrat may not be as easy as it sounds. To help you decide, we asked three of our contributors to pick a Dividend Aristocrat in the industrial space that they'd want to own right now. 

Continue reading to find out what is their opinion about Nucor Corporation (NUE), Stanley Black & Decker (SWK) and Illinois Tool Works' (ITW)...