Dividend Growth Investing

Revised: Dividend Growth Investing outperforms the average active fund by 2.8% annually, with companies like Procter & Gamble increasing dividends for 65 consecutive years. A typical Dividend Aristocrat portfolio generates 3.5% yield and grows payouts by 6% per year, doubling your income every 12 years. This strategy is 40% less volatile than broad market indexes, providing steady returns even when stocks fall. With dividend reinvestment, a $100,000 investment can produce $5,000 in annual income within a decade.