Beat the Nasdaq? This Dividend Stock Has Actually Done It.

Led by some of the best companies on the planet, the Nasdaq Composite has created significant wealth in recent years: A $10,000 investment in the benchmark made 10 years ago would now be worth $41,000 with dividends reinvested.

As impressive as this wealth creation has been, there are plenty of individual stocks that have trounced the Nasdaq. Turning a $10,000 investment from 10 years ago into $53,000 with dividends reinvested, (NYSE: V) is one such stock with a track record of outperformance. Here's why I believe Visa stock could be just getting started. 

It's not a secret that, for years now, there has been an undeniable shift away from cash and toward alternative payments. One of the big reasons for this is the rise of e-commerce, which has prompted many consumers to adopt alternative payment methods like debit cards and credit cards.

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