To become a dividend aristocrat, a company has to boost its dividend each year for 25 straight years, and that demonstrates an ability to weather the ups and downs of the economy and produce lasting growth. 2016 was a good year for dividend stocks generally, but some did better than others.
Let's take a closer look at these stocks that outperformed the market.
Here are the 20 best performing Dividend Aristocrats in 2016....
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| 20 Dividend Aristocrats Outperforming The Market In 2016 (click to enlarge) |
