What Warren Buffett Can Teach You About Dividend Stocks
Warren Buffett, who runs Berkshire Hathaway, is considered by many to be the greatest investor of all time, and looking at his performance through the years, it's hard to argue with that point.
The one thing I've admired most about Buffett's success isn't the 12-figure net worth; it's the fact that he's done it with a simple investing strategy that investors of any experience level can incorporate. It doesn't take off-the-wall technical analysis or luck -- it just takes time, patience, and an appreciation for the power of dividends.
From 1965 to 2021, the S&P 500's total return was 32,209% (including dividends), meaning every $1,000 invested would be worth $322,090. During that same time span, Berkshire Hathaway's total return was 3,641,613%, meaning every $1,000 invested would be worth $36,416,130. Ironically enough, Berkshire Hathaway doesn't pay dividends to its shareholders, but a large part of its success can be attributed to its commitment to owning dividend stocks.
Source Fool.com
