Which High-Yield Dividend Aristocrat Is the Best Buy?

Dividend Aristocrats are a select group of S&P 500 companies that have raised their dividends for a minimum of 25 consecutive years. What's particularly noteworthy about these income-generating equities is that Dividend Aristocrats, as a whole, have beaten the broader markets -- as well as the vast majority of sector-specific exchange-traded funds -- in terms of total returns on capital for the past five years. 

Despite their market-beating performance, however, Dividend Aristocrats aren't known for their breathtaking yields. For instance, out of the 57 companies currently on this esteemed list, over 40% sport yields of less than 2%. In other words, Dividend Aristocrats generally aren't a great place to unearth top-notch passive income opportunities. 

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