"Dividends have accounted for approximately 32% of the S&P 500's total return since 1926, while capital appreciation has accounted for 68%. Sustainable dividend income and the potential for capital appreciation are essential to total return expectations."
"A study by Hartford Funds, in collaboration with Ned Davis Research, found that dividend stocks delivered an annualized return of 9.18% over the 50 years from 1973 to 2023, more than double the annualized return for non-payers at 3.95%."
Dividend stocks are favored by investors for their dependable income and potential for total returns, which include dividends and capital gains. Since 1926, dividends have contributed to 32% of the S&P 500's total return. A study showed that dividend stocks had an annualized return of 9.18% from 1973 to 2023, significantly outperforming non-payers. A recent screening identified five trusted companies with dividends of 5% or higher, all rated Buy by Wall Street firms, emphasizing the importance of sustainable income and capital appreciation.
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