8 dividend super aristocrats to look out for

Consider these dividend super aristocrats that have increased their payout for up to 60 years in a row.

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The term “dividend aristocrats” was coined to describe S&P 500 stocks that had increased their payout to shareholders each year for at least 25 years. Shareholders in such firms have great confidence that their companies can provide a secure and rising income. This steadily rising payout is a sign of strong financials and, usually, of lower share-price volatility

On the other hand, aristocrats may produce lower capital gains than growth stocks (which often pay no dividend). Investors also need to check that the company is not paying out too high a proportion of earnings as dividends, and thereby forgoing growth opportunities by reinvesting too little. In 2021 there were 65 dividend aristocrats in the S&P 500. 

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