7 Dividend Aristocrats to Batten Down the Hatches

 

These are just a few of the top dividend stocks to buy today

 




With market uncertainty practically being the only form of certainty available, investors should consider dividend aristocrats. By definition, companies under this category belong in the S&P 500 index which consistently raises their dividends for at least the past 25 years. It takes dedication and some spattering of luck to get here, which makes them valuable investments.


For starters, market participants value their consistent and generally predictable approach to passive income. Yes, you can find several entities that pay dividends. However, they’re not nearly as reliable as say U.S. government bonds. However, with dividend aristocrats, you receive a good portion of confidence along with the possibility of solid capital gains.


Secondly, dividend aristocrats have every incentive in the world to keep their status. As stated earlier, it’s a long road to achieve the title. Even more importantly for investors during this troubled hour, no administration wants to be known as the one that gave it all up. That’s a stain that can stay with an executive for their entire lives and then some.



On that utterly dark and cynical note, below are the dividend aristocrats to batten down the hatches.


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