Investing in dividend stocks is not a flashy way to wealth. You won't achieve the market-beating gains that might come from a small-cap technology stock. However, you also won't be exposed to the stomach-churning losses that can haunt investors who chase large returns.
That doesn't mean you have to sacrifice growth altogether. The Dividend Aristocrats list is a group of dividend stocks that not only consistently deliver growing dividends but also deliver performance that regularly outpaces the S&P 500 index.
Investing in dividend stock aristocrats is one of the most efficient ways for investors of all risk tolerances to build wealth over time. These companies demonstrate a commitment to building shareholder value by prioritizing raising the payout on their dividend.