The Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow-30) consists of 30 blue-chip stocks. For dividend investors, this is an interesting list, since 29 of the 30 companies pay a dividend. Many stocks are able to increase their dividend for several consecutive years. The top-yielding Dow stocks all have dividends that are well above average yields in the…
The DAX is a European index comprised of the 30 largest and most traded companies in Germany. It represents around 80 percent of the market capitalization of listed stock corporations in Germany. The DAX-index can be a source for investors that are looking for European blue-chip dividend stocks. The following table lists the members of…
Historically speaking, consistent dividend growers have been among the best long-term performers in the market. Dividend increases are often a signal of management’s confidence in the company’s future. Several companies even define a dividend policy focussed on dividend growth while keeping a sustainable dividend payout ratio. Two examples are the US health company, Johnson &…
The Dividend Kings list is a select group of US companies that have increased dividends every year for the last 50 straight years. Historically speaking, consistent dividend growers have been among the best long-term performers in the market. The following table lists the dividend kings that have increased their dividend over the last six months,…
The Dividend Aristocrats list is a select group of companies in the S&P 500 Index that have increased dividends every year for the last 25 straight years. Historically speaking, consistent dividend growers have been among the best long-term performers in the market. The following table lists the dividend aristocrats that have increased their dividend over…