Regular income in the form of dividend receipts and a stable capital appreciation in the stock price - that's the dream of every stock market investor. However, amid high volatility and uncertain economic conditions during the last few years, investors have been left high and dry for lack of both positive returns as well as dividends. Nevertheless, there are a few select companies which have offered dual benefits consistently. These companies have paid regular dividends for the past 25 years, and each year they have increased the dividend payout amounts consistently. This prestigious list consists of around 60 stocks, and the stocks in this list have kept investors happy. Fortunately, there are a few exchange-traded funds which allow investors to take a position in this select basket of stocks at low cost using a single ETF. Following is the list of all 4 exchange-traded funds that FKnol has in its database for ETFs which belong to the Dividend Aristocrats category:
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF tracks an equal-weighted index of S&P 500 constituents that have increased dividend payments annually for at least 25 years. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Large Cap Growth Equities
The S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF tracks an equal-weighted index of midcap companies that have increased their dividends for at least 15-consecutive years. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Mid Cap Blend Equities
The SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF tracks an index of 100 high-dividend-yielding stocks selected from the S&P Global BMI Index. Constituents are selected and weighted by dividends. ...Detailed Profile Dividend Frequency: Quarterly Dividend History
Category: Global Equities
Depending upon the defined fund objective, these Dividend Aristocrats ETFs follow a local, regional or global market index of that comprises of Dividend Aristocrats stocks as its constituents. Additionally, there are a few Leveraged ETFs which magnify the exposure to these indexes by a defined percentage. There may also be other generic ETFs which may have a select basket of high dividend paying stocks which may aim to beat the performance of the Dividend Aristocrats, though the performance may not be guaranteed.
Where do Dividend Aristocrats ETFs Invest?
A long list of companies and different financial instruments exist where the Dividend Aristocrats exchange-traded funds may invest the money collected from the ETF investors. Below is a small sample of companies whose stocks may qualify for investment by Dividend Aristocrats ETFs, though there can be many more businesses and financial instruments where these ETFs can park the capital for returns:
▶ 3M Company (MMM): 3M Company operates as a technology company worldwide. The company's Industrial segment offers tapes, abrasives, adhesives, ceramics, sealants, specialty materials, purification products, closure syst....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ General Dynamics (GD): General Dynamics Corporation, incorporated on February 21, 1952, is a global aerospace and defense company. The Company offers a portfolio of products and services in business aviation; combat vehicles, weapons ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Brown-Forman Corp. (BF.B): Brown-Forman Corporation, incorporated on October 19, 1933, is a spirit and wine company. The Company manufactures, bottles, imports, exports, markets and sells a range of alcoholic beverages. The Company has ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Dover Corp. (DOV): Dover Corporation, incorporated on April 22, 1947, is a diversified global manufacturer, delivering equipment and components, specialty systems, consumable supplies, software and digital solutions and support services. The Company operates ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ S&P Global Inc. (SPGI): S&P Global Inc. provides independent ratings, benchmarks, analytics, and data to the capital and commodity markets worldwide. It operates through three segments: Ratings, Market and Commodities Intell....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Ross Stores (ROST): Ross Stores, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates off-price retail apparel and home fashion stores under the Ross Dress for Less and dd's DISCOUNTS brands in the United States. It primarily ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History
▶ Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO): Atmos Energy Corporation, incorporated on February 6, 1981, is engaged primarily in the regulated natural gas distribution and pipeline businesses, as well as other nonregulated natural gas businesses. The Company ....Detailed Company Profile....Dividend History