5 Off-the-Radar Blue Chip Dividend Giants Are January Steals: All Yield 5% and More

Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciations have contributed 68%. This highlights the importance of incorporating dividend income into investment strategies.

A study from Hartford Funds found that dividend stocks delivered an annualized return of 9.18% over the past half-century (1973-2023), more than double the annualized return for non-payers at 3.95%.

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