Let’s face it, inflation is coming down (slowly), and another rate hike is possible within the year. This environment has beaten both the stock markets and investor portfolios. We’ve seen crashes in certain sectors and large institutions collapse. In these challenging times, investors should always aim to be defensive and protect their capital. One of the excellent ways to help fight these scenarios is by having exposure to high-quality companies that offer dividends and have the backing of analysts through analyst ratings.
A dividend is a distribution some companies offer their shareholders. Dividends give investors an additional return on their investment without relying solely on capital appreciation. Investors who rely on income may look to the dividend yield of each company to understand better the potential earnings they may receive. The best, most elite companies are on the dividend aristocrats and dividend kings lists.
