"Investors love S&P 500 dividend stocks, especially those with dependable, high yields, because they provide a substantial passive income stream and offer significant total return potential. Total return includes interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over time. In other words, the total return on an investment or a portfolio consists of income and stock appreciation. At 24/7 Wall St., we consistently emphasize the potential of total return to our readers."
"Investors seeking defensive companies that pay substantial dividends are drawn to the Dividend Aristocrats, and with good reason. The 66 companies that made the cut for the 2025 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list have increased their dividends (not just maintained them) for 25 consecutive years. But the requirements go even further, with the following attributes also mandatory for membership on the aristocrats list:"
S&P 500 dividend stocks with dependable, high yields supply substantial passive income and contribute meaningfully to total return. Total return comprises interest, capital gains, dividends, and distributions realized over time, combining income and stock appreciation. The 2025 S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats list includes 66 companies that have increased dividends for 25 consecutive years. Membership requires a minimum $3 billion market value, at least $5 million average daily trading volume over the trailing three months, and S&P 500 inclusion. With the S&P 500 up about 41% from April lows, shifting toward defensive, reliable dividend payers can reduce portfolio risk ahead of potential sell-offs.
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