3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy and Hold Forever
Among the thousands of dividend-paying stocks out there, only around 65 are featured on the list of Dividend Aristocrats today. It's an elite group, comprised of companies that have increased dividends consecutively for at least 25 years. In doing so, these companies have proven their mettle by raising dividends even during the worst of times, which symbolizes shareholder commitment.
Not surprisingly, Dividend Aristocrats can be excellent sources of steady, passive income. Some of these stocks, in fact, are so compelling that you could buy and forget them for a really long time while they make money for you. I've found three such stocks for you, which are discussed below.
But wait, there's more. These three stocks are one notch above Dividend Aristocrats -- they're all Dividend Kings, which means they've raised dividends for an incredible 50 straight years or more! Here's why they're great picks.
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