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042 - Why You Should Ignore Dividend Aristocrats And Buy Stocks In Other Categories

April 02, 2024 Tim & Carmela Episode 42
042 - Why You Should Ignore Dividend Aristocrats And Buy Stocks In Other Categories
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042 - Why You Should Ignore Dividend Aristocrats And Buy Stocks In Other Categories
Apr 02, 2024 Episode 42
Tim & Carmela

Everyone talks about dividend aristocrats but did you know there’s actually 5 other categories? The aristocrats only fall in the middle and have metrics that by definition make them trendy growth stocks, which isn't what we're looking for. 

The main thing to focus on with these dividend categories is how many years of dividend growth they need to get the title. 

When you invest in great stocks that consistently increase their dividends, you inherently reduce the risk of your investing portfolio.  

Dividend Achievers have raised their dividends for at least 10 years plus other metrics (400 total).

  • PFE 
  • BMY
  • CTO
  • EPD

Dividend Contenders have raised their dividends for at least 10 years (340 total).

  • ABR
  • NEP
  • VZ

Dividend Aristocrats have raised their dividends for at least 25 years plus other metrics  (68 total). 

  • O
  • CVX
  • LEG

Dividend Champions have raised their dividends for at least 25 years (150 total).

  • MMM
  • ES 
  • ALB

Dividend Kings  have raised their dividends for at least 50 years (50 total):

  • MMM
  • MO
  • ADM

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Show Notes

Everyone talks about dividend aristocrats but did you know there’s actually 5 other categories? The aristocrats only fall in the middle and have metrics that by definition make them trendy growth stocks, which isn't what we're looking for. 

The main thing to focus on with these dividend categories is how many years of dividend growth they need to get the title. 

When you invest in great stocks that consistently increase their dividends, you inherently reduce the risk of your investing portfolio.  

Dividend Achievers have raised their dividends for at least 10 years plus other metrics (400 total).

  • PFE 
  • BMY
  • CTO
  • EPD

Dividend Contenders have raised their dividends for at least 10 years (340 total).

  • ABR
  • NEP
  • VZ

Dividend Aristocrats have raised their dividends for at least 25 years plus other metrics  (68 total). 

  • O
  • CVX
  • LEG

Dividend Champions have raised their dividends for at least 25 years (150 total).

  • MMM
  • ES 
  • ALB

Dividend Kings  have raised their dividends for at least 50 years (50 total):

  • MMM
  • MO
  • ADM

Stay connected. Follow us on social!

Questions, comments, or requests? Contact Us! We value your feedback.


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**DISCLAIMER**
Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here.

Episode music was created using Loudly.