Look No Further Than Dividend Aristocrats If You Want Stability
Ironically enough, the one certainty in the stock market is uncertainty. Volatility is as old as the stock market itself, and there's no reason to believe it'll stop happening going forward. Add in inflation levels we haven't witnessed in 40 years and recession fears, and people are rightfully anxious about their finances right now.
There are no foolproof investments, but there are investments that have stood the test of time and have proven to provide stability during times of economic uncertainty. If you're looking for some stability, look no further than Dividend Aristocrats.
Not all dividend-paying stocks get the heralded title of Dividend Aristocrat. To receive that title, a company must have increased its yearly dividend payout for at least 25 consecutive years. It's an accomplishment even to maintain a dividend that long, so consistently increasing it over that span makes it more impressive.
Source Fool.com
