Investing for the Long-Term? Here are 7 Must-Have Dividend Stocks


Finding must-have dividend stocks for long-term investing fits perfectly with the flight to quality

 




Warren Buffett is credited with saying that his preferred length of time for owning a stock is forever. To give credit where credit is due, the Oracle of Omaha does put his money where his mouth is. Buffett’s holding company, Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK-A) has several must-have dividend stocks for long-term investing. Buffett has said those stocks will remain in the portfolio until he dies, and maybe after that point.


This illustrates a key point about successful dividend investing. You have to play the long game. Over time, stocks that pay dividends will outperform those that don’t. But you have to pick the right stocks. That means looking for companies that are not only sustaining their dividend payments but also increasing them. It also doesn’t hurt if you find companies with stocks that continue to appreciate in value over time.


This creates a class of stocks known as “forever” stocks. And these are the best dividend stocks for long-term investors. Here are seven dividend stocks with consistent payouts and growth for you to consider as part of your dividend stock portfolio.



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