3 Dividend Aristocrats to Buy at Bargain-Bin Prices

The Dividend Aristocrats Index contains high quality dividend growth stocks in the S&P 500 that have managed to boost their dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years. Rising dividends are often the sign of a profitable and healthy firm. Only about 10% of S&P 500 member companies are dividend aristocrats and possess the attractive qualities needed to lift dividends for such a long period. Not surprisingly, the Dividend Aristocrats Index has outperformed the S&P 500 by approximately 3% per year over the last decade.

Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now: Target Corporation (TGT) opened its first discount store in 1962 and it has grown to have nearly 1,800 locations across the country. Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is a major player in the agricultural services industry. Abbott Laboratories‘ (ABT) roots can be traced back more than 125 years ago.

Source: InvestorPlace

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