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Most investors know that buying and holding stocks over a long period of time is a proven way to build wealth. But similar to the Mike Tyson quote, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth," every investor thinks they’re a long-term investor until the market drops 10%.
And with the crazy market activity over the last few years, it’s hard to blame any investor for buying or selling first and asking questions later.
But this short-term mindset that hurts many investors isn’t just about fear or excitement. Technology, including commission-free trading apps, has made it easy to buy and sell stocks at a moment’s notice.
What if we told you there is a group of stocks that provides a much easier approach? That there are stocks with a strong enough track record for investors to step away from their screens and let their portfolios grow over time.
Their common denominator is the ability to pay a reliable and growing dividend. These stocks won’t give you the year-over-year growth of a stock like NVIDIA or Tesla. But they generate regular income that you can use for expenses or reinvestment. They also offer the possibility of capital gains through share price appreciation.
These stocks don’t have the valuation concerns of many growth stocks. In fact, many of these stocks still look like a bargain compared to some of the hot stocks the financial press focuses on.
Dividend stocks have a place in any portfolio. And, with minimal research, you can find a list of names to be the base of a buy-and-hold portfolio. These are stocks that you can comfortably own for a long time, perhaps even forever.
In this special presentation, we’re analyzing seven dividend stocks that fit this description. These stocks have a history of paying and increasing their dividends, but each has also delivered a total return that is consistent with or above the average total return for the S&P 500 in the last 20 years.
View the 7 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
The MarketBeat Team
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