There's a truism among market traders that when the business does well, the stock should eventually follow. And owning stock in strong businesses over the long term will boost an investment portfolio. If that stock also pays a dividend, it's even better as your portfolio will generate steady passive income. The key to reaching that point is to have patience, holding the stock through good times and bad, even when volatility may impact the stock's price.

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