Today is Dividend Day. The series where I teach you 5 things about dividend investing in less than 5 minutes. 1️⃣ 50-Year ClubDo you know about Dividend Kings? Dividend Kings are companies that have increased their dividends for 50+ consecutive years. To put that in perspective:
This requirement is brutal: one missed increase and you’re out. There are 57 Dividend Kings today. Want to know all of them? Find it here. 2️⃣ Dividend Kings vs AristocratsBeing a Dividend King is quite an achievement, but it doesn’t guarantee you a place on the Dividend Aristocrat list. Aristocrats must meet extra rules, like being in the S&P 500. This chart tell us the difference between them: 3️⃣ An Investing QuoteBuilding wealth is about ownership. When you own strong businesses, you don’t chase money. Money comes to you. John D. Rockefeller understood this better than anyone: "Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in." — John D. Rockefeller 4️⃣ Seven Dividend Forecasts for 2026S&P Global predicts that global dividends will reach $2.47 trillion. While global growth is slowing, the S&P 500 is expected to grow payouts by 6.4%. Key Takeaways:
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