Higher total returns with lower volatility are typical characteristics of the Dividend Aristocrats. The Dividend Aristocrats have historically shown smaller draw-downs during recessions versus the S&P 500. For example in 2008 the Dividend Aristocrats Index declined 21.9%, compared to the S&P 500 declined by 37%. Also, in 2002 the dividend aristocrats declined by -9.9% while…
The ‘Dogs Of Dividend Aristocrats’ approach The Dogs of the Dividend Aristocrats is based on the same investing strategy as the famous “Dogs of The Dow”, only with the difference that the index used is not the Dow 30, but the Dividend Aristocrats index. This index is defined by S&P indices company. The Dogs of…
Unlock exclusive information, premium features with your subscription. Become a member The Dividend Aristocrats are a select group of currently 57 S&P 500 stocks with 25+ years of consecutive dividend increases.These 57 are large, US companies that have historically provided (slightly) better performance and (slightly) lower volatility than the S&P 500 as a whole. S&P…
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Updated January 4th, 2019 We analyzed each Dividend Aristocrat by looking at their earnings, dividends, maximum draw down (MDD) and stock price performance during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Dividend Aristocrat Nucor Corporation (NUE) Nucor Corp and its affiliates are engaged in the manufacturing of steel and steel products. It also produces direct reduced iron for use in…
Updated January 4th, 2019 We analyzed each Dividend Aristocrat by looking at their earnings, dividends, maximum draw down (MDD) and stock price performance during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Dividend Aristocrat 3M Company (MMM) is a diversified technology company. It manufactures a diverse array of industrial and consumer products. Its business segments are Industrial, Safety and Graphics,…
The S&p 500 closed the year 2018 with a total return of -4.38% and the Dividend Aristocrats ended the year with -2.73%. The Defensive Dividend Aristocrats ended the year up with 3.27% showing the strength of defensive power in a negative year! Defensive Dividend Aristocrats approach The Dividend Aristocrats are a select group of currently…
Updated January 4th, 2019 We analyzed each Dividend Aristocrat by looking at their earnings, dividends, maximum draw down (MDD) and stock price performance during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Dividend Aristocrat Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK) provides hand tools, power tools and accessories, mechanical access solutions, electronic security and monitoring systems, healthcare solutions, engineered fastening systems…
The ‘Dogs Of The Dow’ approach The Dogs of The Dow is an investing strategy that consists of buying the 10 stocks with the highest dividend yield out of the Dow 30 at the beginning of the year. The portfolio should be adjusted at the beginning of each year to include the 10 highest yielding…
Updated January 4th, 2019 We analyzed each Dividend Aristocrat by looking at their earnings, dividends, maximum draw down (MDD) and stock price performance during the 2007-2009 financial crisis. Dividend Aristocrat Walmart Inc. operates retail stores in various formats under various banners. Its operations comprise of three reportable business segments, Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s…