Dividend Kings—stocks that have increased dividends for over 50 years—are rare. Out of the thousands of companies listed on the NYSE, Nasdaq, and other markets, less than 70 companies hold the title. Each company has demonstrated the capacity to weather economic storms, global technological upheaval, and mercurial consumer requirements, and each has earned their top spots in their respective sectors.
However, for retail investors who want to invest in Dividend Kings, buying 70+ stocks for their income portfolio is often out of the question. You can cut down the list by yields, sector quality, maturity, global footprint, etc, to get your perfect set of Dividend Kings.
