Dividend Investor Insights: Why Invest in the Dividend Aristocrats?

You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our free e-letters, or you purchased a product or service from its publisher, Eagle Financial Publications. Why Invest in the Dividend Aristocrats? 09/06/2024 [Sponsored Content [Shocking video shows how to double your money by Friday](]( This shocking video has been causing quite a stir... It exposes a unique trade that has paid out 321 out of 324 trades... with the majority of the trades making 100% or more... every 3-10 days. The details outlined here... and the profit potential behind these trades are very real. [Discover how a simple 10 minute trade on Tuesday could double your money by Friday.]( [Click Here...]([1pxtrans]( Why invest in [dividend aristocrats]( There are key reasons to invest in dividend aristocrats. To qualify as a [Dividend Aristocrat]( a stock must be part of the S&P 500, pay dividends consistently each year and raise the payouts at least in each of the past 25 years. A total of 66 stocks qualified as [Dividend Aristocrats]( in 2024. Three of them are well-known names that will be highlighted below. Why Invest in Dividend Aristocrats? Exxon Mobil (XOM) The three [dividend aristocrats]( feature an an oil and gasoline provider, a giant consumer retailer and a fast food restaurant chain. The most intriguing one right now likely is Houston-based Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM). The company's share price has fluctuated in an up-and-down pattern during much of the past year but should benefit from interest rate cuts that are expected to stimulate economic activity. Chart courtesy of [www.stockcharts.com]( The time-honored Wall Street maxim of “buy low, sell high” comes to mind when looking at the current state of the crude oil market, said Bryan Perry, who heads the [Cash Machine]( investment newsletter and the [Breakout Options Alert](. With all the volatility in the Middle East and the threat of interruptions in the Russian supply lines per Ukrainian attacks, it is somewhat perplexing that oil prices have retreated to below $70/bbl. level as of Friday, Sept. 6. "Most of the blame is laid on concerns of economic slowing in China, the world’s largest importer of oil," Perry wrote to his [Cash Machine]( in the October 2024 issue of his monthly investment newsletter that also offers weekly updates. "There could also be excessive dumping of supplies in the black market that accounts for the recent price weakness. In any event, it is my view that OPEC+ will not let oil spend much time below $70/bbl. before announcing further production cuts. As their long-term supplies are dwindling, bringing more oil to market for slimmer margins makes no sense as opposed to a coordinated production cut of another one million barrels per day to shore up prices." The scenario assumes the Mideast doesn’t suffer a major flare up in the next 6-12 months, Perry opined. If there is no cease fire between Israel and Hamas, Iran will look to further unleash Hezbollah on northern Israel to widen the conflict, he added. "This comes at the same time Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have targeted multiple oil tankers, including a Saudi-flagged tanker," Perry wrote. "The new attacks on oil tankers also come amid efforts to salvage the still-burning Sounion oil tanker earlier hit by the Houthis, seeking to head off the potential ecological disaster posed by its cargo of 1 million barrels of crude oil." Exxon Mobil is a strong provider in the oil and gas industry, so it is positioned to profit. Income investors should love its rising dividend policy and track record of annual payouts. Bryan Perry leads [Cash Machine]( and [Breakout Options Alert](. Why Invest in Dividend Aristocrats? Walmart (NYSE: WMT) Walmart (NYSE: WMT) became a Dividend King, indicating it has raised its payout for at least the last 50 years. Mark Skousen, PhD, who heads the [Forecasts & Strategies]( investment newsletter, recommends Walmart as one of the Flying Five positions in his investment newsletter. The stock has jumped about 10% since Skousen recommended it to his newsletter subscribers on July 22. Ben Franklin scion Mark Skousen, who heads [Five Star Trader]( and [Forecasts & Strategies]( talks to Paul Dykewicz. Walmart, the big Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer, posted its best month in 10 years while discount rivals slumped, Skousen wrote to his subscribers. The company posted stronger-than-expected earnings by luring more bargain hunters and price-conscience shoppers. The retailer also has seen a dramatic increase in its e-commerce business. Meanwhile, dollar stores have struggled and retailer Big Lots Inc. tanked after Bloomberg reported it’s contemplating a potential bankruptcy filing, Skousen reported. Chart courtesy of [www.stockcharts.com]( Another fan of Walmart is Jim Woods, who leads the [Successful Investing]( newsletter. Woods, who also teams up with Skousen to co-head the [Fast Money Alert]( advisory service that includes options, lists Walmart in his newsletter's Income Multipliers Portfolio. Jim Woods, a former U.S. Army paratrooper, co-heads [Successful Investing]( and [Fast Money Alert](. Woods also has many other Dividend Aristocrats as positions to own for the years to come in his Income Multipliers Portfolio. [[Have You Seen This $11 Trillion 'Tech Strip?']( While many folks today are wondering what to do with their money… a revolutionary “sheet” of new technology has quietly sparked an $11 trillion tech revolution. Investors who get in FIRST have a rare chance to position themselves in front of a tsunami of profits. [Click here to see how anyone can profit fast.]( [Click Here...]( Five Stocks to Buy as Dividend Aristocrats for Income: McDonald's (MCD) McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is another one of the Dividend Aristocrats that Woods recommends. The company's share price climbed close to $20 in the past month. McDonald’s offers a blend of breakfast, lunch and dinner items, while constantly innovating to keep its menu relevant. The company, founded in 1940, has grown to $24 billion in revenue – most of which comes from franchise and licensing fees. There are few better-known brands in America than McDonald's. The chart below shows the company's share price has been on a clear upward trend. Chart courtesy of [www.stockcharts.com]( Why Invest in Dividend Aristocrats? Carlson's Counsel It's especially important for retirees to have their income increase over time to preserve their purchasing power as inflation increases the cost of goods and services, said former pension chairman Bob Carlson, who heads the [Retirement Watch]( investment newsletter. Dividend Aristocrats provide that purchasing power protection because they have long-term records of increasing their dividends each year, Carlson continued. "The dividend increases might not be by a large amount each year or keep up with inflation each year," Carlson said. "But the steady, compounding effect of the dividend increases over time." A key benefit is that the financial security of retirees is enhanced more with dividends than with bonds or other income-paying vehicles that have fixed interest rates, Carlson concluded. Bob Carlson, head of [Retirement Watch]( gives an interview to Paul Dykewicz. h tools capable of providing information on consecutive dividend increases that can be used to filter out the companies with long-term rising dividends. Additionally, some sites have specialized lists for these long-term dividend-paying stocks – such as those in [Dividendinvestor.com]( [Dividend Allstars™]( list. For a complete list of the Dividend Aristocrats Stocks, please see our article: [The Dividend Aristocrats List]( The downloadable file is more than just a list of company names and information on the number of consecutive dividend boosts. In addition to the names and stock symbol, the list contains 15 other columns that provide a breadth of company information and performance metrics that will be very helpful for analyzing and picking the best investment options. The file contains the following information: - Company Name - Stock Symbol - Consecutive Dividend Increases - Exchange - Sector - Market Cap - Dividend Yield - Quote (stock price as of the most recent file update) - Dividend Payout Ratio - Dividend Growth - Total Return % 12 Months - Total Return % 3 Years - Total Return % 5 Years - Percent of Shares Held by Institutions - Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio - Debt-to-Equity Ratio - Dividends Paid Last 12 Months (number of distributions) - Dividend Paid Since Additionally, once you download the file, you can sort and filter the list in multiple ways to find the stocks that are best suited for your investment strategy. [Dividend Aristocrats] [[#1 A.I. Software to Find What to Trade](]( With thousands of assets to choose from, filtering through these to find the most promising ones can be daunting. 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However, investors can consider additional indicators, such as share-price trends, price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, moving averages, etc. Professional investors and active traders might be able to achieve higher total returns by trading other equities with higher yields over shorter periods. Nevertheless, frequent trading can incur additional fees, which will reduce total returns. Some of the equities with high yields can be very volatile and expose investors to considerable loss risk. For investors who have a diversified portfolio of growth equities and are looking for a steady and secure income, Dividend Aristocrats might be the answer. While there are ways to potentially increase total returns on investment by trading more risky equities frequently, the small additional return might not be worth the additional risk exposure. In that case, taking long positions in a few of the Dividend Aristocrats – or a fund that tracks such stocks – could be the right move for investors who are willing to forego potentially higher, but risky returns in favor a long-term, low-volatility and steady income stream produced by the Dividend Aristocrats. Related articles: [The Dividend Aristocrats List]( [The Dividend Aristocrats Investing Strategy and Stocks List]( [5 Best Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now]( [The Best Dividend Aristocrats ETFs]( [The S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats -- Everything You Need to Know]( [What are the Dividend Aristocrats?]( For investors looking to compound their wealth, picking high-quality dividend growth stocks to buy and hold has been shown to be a successful way to build wealth. There are many ways to pick dividend growth stocks, but choosing [Dividend Aristocrats]( that have at least 25 consecutive years of increasing their payouts is a proven success formula. Rising Payouts Are Compelling The [Dividend Aristocrats]( have stood the test of time in retaining competitive advantages, growing profits and resisting the worst effects of recessions. Without all these pluses, the longevity required to be a [Dividend Aristocrat]( would be difficult to achieve. Investors should consider buying the three stocks highlighted among the 66 stocks Dividend Aristocrats that earned that distinction this year. Dividend Aristocrats offer a great place to start searching for income-oriented stocks that offer rising payouts. Sincerely, Paul Dykewicz, Editor [DividendInvestor.com]( About Paul Dykewicz: Paul Dykewicz is an accomplished, award-winning journalist who has written for Dow Jones, the Wall Street Journal, Investor’s Business Daily, USA Today, Seeking Alpha, GuruFocus and other publications and websites. Paul is the editor of [StockInvestor.com]( and [DividendInvestor.com]( a writer for both websites and a columnist. 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