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If you're a dividend investor, there is nothing more attractive than dividend aristocrats, those S&P 500 companies that have increased their annual dividend payment for 25 consecutive years or more. A recent article about two dividend stocks trading near 52-week lows got me thinking about the dividend aristocrats and possible opportunities to buy them at or near 52-week lows.
Investing in long-term stocks as a 30-year-old is a tricky proposition. On the one hand, you've likely got something close enough to a disposable income that you can afford to sock away extra cash into retirement accounts or a taxable brokerage.
"Dividend Aristocrats in the S&P 500 Index… have raised their annual payouts every year for at least 25 consecutive years. "-- Kiplinger.com/Investing. 66 Aristocrats, screened as of November 6, 2023, represented all eleven Morningstar Sectors. Broker estimated-top-ten net-gains ranged 22.29%-34.44% topped-by O & WBA.
Economists say the recession is canceled; the bond market is 98% sure it's still coming. The bond market is likely right, BUT history is very clear, the time to buy wonderful companies at wonderful prices is now. Warren Buffett-style aristocrat bargains are blue-chip quality aristocrats trading at anti-bubble "fat pitch" valuations.
Because of their underappreciated value factor, most dividend stocks tend to be top performers over long holding periods. AT&T and Medtronic offer investors high yields and extremely attractive valuations.
As I type this, equity investors can relate to the statement “nowhere to run, nowhere to hide.” The tech-heavy NASDAQ index is down over 4% in the five days ending Oct. 26.
UBS' Jason Draho and Hightower's Michael Farr, join 'Power Lunch' to discuss how investors should position in a volatile bond market.
The healthcare industry is full of manual processes that could benefit from AI. AI can help improve outcomes for patients while also growing revenue for businesses.
Facing an uncertain market environment, investors ought to consider the top healthcare stocks that pay dividends. Sure, the Federal Reserve may be in a position to facilitate a soft landing for the economy, per bullish analysts.
Medtronic (MDT) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?