5 Top Dividend Kings to Buy in 2022 and Hold Forever
Dividend Kings are companies that are part of the S&P 500 index and have increased their annual payouts to shareholders annually for at least 50 years. That's no small feat, and there are currently fewer than 40 publicly traded stocks that have been able to gain entrance into this exclusive club.
Providing a half-century of annual payout growth signals that a company has a relatively strong underlying business and has been able to survive and thrive through big changes and shakeups along the way. If you're seeking companies that can reliably increase their dividend payouts, read on for a look at five top Dividend King stocks to buy in 2022 and hold for the long term.
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