During the last half-century, certain companies that seemed irreplaceable were ultimately replaced by new and better things. These companies—Kodak, Blockbuster, Polaroid, PanAM, all veritable behemoths in their sectors—sank to the ground, with their names now object lessons on how not to run a business.
The point I’m trying to make is that it’s hard to keep up with change. It's no joke for a company to stay afloat through the biggest technological revolution in human history AND continuously reward its investors with ever-increasing dividend payouts. That’s exactly what Dividend Kings do; however, they come at a cost. These companies usually trade at premium prices. So, to maximize your yields and capital appreciation, let’s check out Dividend Kings trading near their 52-week lows.
