042 - Why You Should Ignore Dividend Aristocrats And Buy Stocks In Other Categories

Everyone talks about dividend aristocrats but did you know there’s actually 5 other categories? The aristocrats only fall in the middle and have metrics that by definition make them trendy growth stocks, which isn't what we're looking for. The main thing to focus on with these dividend categories is how many years of dividend growth they need to get the title. When you invest in great stocks that consistently increase their dividends, you inherently reduce the risk of your investing portfolio.  Dividend Achievers have raised their dividends for at least 10 years plus other metrics (400 total).PFE BMYCTOEPDDividend Contenders have raised their dividends for at least 10 years (340 total).ABRNEPVZDividend Aristocrats have raised their dividends for at least 25 years plus other metrics  (68 total). OCVXLEGDividend Champions have raised their dividends for at least 25 years (150 total).MMMES ALBDividend Kings  have raised their dividends for at least 50 years (50 total):MMMMOADMQuestions? Email Tim at [email protected] Want FREE weekly market updates, Tim's top 10 dividend picks, and our portfolio updates delivered right to your inbox? Subscribe to our email list. Stay connected. Follow us on social! **DISCLAIMER**Ticker metrics change as markets and companies change, so always do your own research. The content in this podcast is based on personal experience and is for educational purposes, not financial advice. See full disclaimer here. Episode music was created using Loudly.