7 Reasons to Add Dividend Stocks to Your Investment Portfolio
Dividend stocks can be pretty boring. And it's not because they don't do exciting things. Longtime dividend payers do pursue growth in the normal ways, such as innovative research and development, acquisitions, or geographic expansion. But they tend to do these things in a more reserved style. Rather than plowing all available cash back into the business, they split those funds between shareholders and the growth opportunities they can pursue methodically.
It's no thrill ride for shareholders -- but then who says you need thrills to get rich? I'd argue the opposite, that too much excitement can actually lure you into investing decisions you might later regret. So, here's a look at seven reasons why dividend stocks, as boring as they can be, have a role to play in your investment portfolio.
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