When investors think of Financials Stocks, immediately banks come to mind. While banks make up a large portion of Financials Stocks, there are other companies within the S&P 500 Financials Sector that are not in the business of lending money but serve more like technology companies. There are also Insurance companies that protect our assets from risk of harm. Banks serve as the life blood of today’s economy and without them, money would not flow and life would come to a standstill. We have broken down Financials Stocks in 3 main categories below. They are: 1) Banks – Banks are […] The post ..read more

Emerson Stock is a member of the prestigious S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats. The aristocrats are a group of 64 stocks that have consistently raised dividend payments every year without missing even one. Hence, they are some of the best dividend stocks in the stock market. In fact, not only is Emerson a dividend aristocrat, it is also a Dividend King having been one of the handful of companies grown dividends for over half a century. Emerson’s Management last raised the dividend by 2% from $0.49 per share in September 2019 to $0.50 per share in December 2019. The company has […] The post Inve ..read more

Investing in dividend paying Industrials stocks is a good way to build long term wealth. This is especially true for younger and older investors alike and those who have years out to retirement. Industrial Stocks form the backbone of the global economy without which life would not progress and thrive. We have categorized Industrials Stocks in 5 main categories below, and how they apply to everyday life. Construction – Companies that use machinery and equipment to provide civil engineering services, nuclear waste clean up, disaster rebuilding, building LNG export terminals and oil refineries, a ..read more

General Dynamics Stock is a member of the elite S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. This group of dividend stocks have raised dividends for at least 25 consecutive years without missing even one, carry a minimum $3 billion market capitalization and are included in the S&P 500 index. The S&P 500 is a global index of America’s top 500 publicly traded blue chip stocks and is the best gauge of the performance of the American economy. General Dynamics last raised its dividend from $1.02 per share in December 2019 to $1.10 in March 2020. This represents a healthy 7.8% dividend growth ..read more

Kimberly Clark Stock is a member of the prestigious S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. These are 64 coveted stocks that have not only paid dividends for at least 25 consecutive years but have also grown them each year. To be included in this index, stocks must be indexed in the S&P 500 and have a minimum $3 billion market capitalization. Kimberly Clark has grown its dividends for 47 consecutive years, just 3 years away from achieving the Dividend King status. Management last raised dividends from $1.03 per share in November 2019 to $1.07 per share in January 2020. The company […] The ..read more

McDonald’s Stock is a member of the elite S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. The aristocrats, as they are known, are stocks that have raised their dividend payment to investors for at least 25 consecutive years. Hence, they are some of the best dividend growth stocks you will find anywhere. McDonald’s has raised dividends for an impressive 40 consecutive years and is counting its 41st milestone this year. Management last raised its dividend by 8% from $1.16 per share in September 2019 to $1.25 per share in December 2019. McDonald’s has grown dividends at a compounded annual growth rate (C ..read more

3M is a member of the elite S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. The dividend aristocrats are stocks that have raised dividends for a minimum of 25 consecutive years without missing a single year. As a result, they are some of the best dividend paying stocks investors will find anywhere. As of 2020, there are 64 dividend aristocrats. Membership requires a minimum $3 billion market capitalization and the stock has to be included in the S&P 500 index. 3M management last raised its dividend by 2% from $1.44 per share in November 2019 to $1.47 per share in February 2020. This […] The post 3 ..read more

The Nasdaq Dividend Achievers Index is comprised of stocks that have raised dividends for a minimum of 10 consecutive years and have minimum liquidity requirements as set by the Nasdaq Exchange. This begs the question. How is the Dividend Achievers index different from the Dividend Aristocrats? Primarily, the difference is the number of years that stocks in these indexes have raised their dividends. For dividend aristocrats, it is set at a minimum of 25 consecutive years, versus 10 years for the Achievers index. Nasdaq has created this index for investors to be able to invest in companies that ..read more

Roper Technologies Stock is one of the few software and applications development companies that are included in the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. The dividend aristocrats are stocks that have raised dividend payments for 25 consecutive years without failing a single year. Hence, they are some of the best dividend blue chip stocks investors can own. Roper’s Management last raised dividend payment by 11% from $0.4625 per share in October 2019 to $0.5125 in January 2020. This level of growth is very healthy and the stock is highly rewarded by shareholders. To put icing on the cake, Rope ..read more

General Dynamics Stock is a member of the elite S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats index. This group of dividend stocks have raised dividends for at least 25 consecutive years without missing even one, carry a minimum $3 billion market capitalization and are included in the S&P 500 index. The S&P 500 is a global index of America’s top 500 publicly traded blue chip stocks and is the best gauge of the performance of the American economy. General Dynamics last raised its dividend from $1.02 per share in December 2019 to $1.10 in March 2020. This represents a healthy 7.8% dividend growth ..read more