5 Top Dividend Kings to Buy and Hold Forever
Many investors are familiar with the Dividend Aristocrats, an elite list of companies that have raised annual dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years. Dividend Kings take this a step further: They're on at least a 50-year streak.
If you're looking to invest in Dividend King stocks, here's a word of caution. It's tempting to simply peruse the short list to find the stocks with the highest dividend yields. But even if you prioritize income, you are buying shares of a business, not merely purchasing the rights to a quarterly distribution.
Therefore, stop and consider whether these companies are worth owning even without a dividend. How you answer that question can be an indicator for the company's prospects. With that in mind, here are five Dividend King stocks to consider adding to your portfolio.
Source Fool.com
