The S&P 500’s Dividend Aristocrats Index tracks S&P 500 listed companies that have paid increasing dividends for 25 years, making the components an income investor’s best friend. However, there are 66 companies on that list, and for most of us, owning more than five dozen stocks is not feasible. So, how do you get the best dividend stocks to add to your portfolio?
Well, we can start with yields. In general, higher yields mean higher income, and reinvesting these dividends can work wonders over long periods - with the right companies- quality companies. We can look to consensus ratings to find such companies.
