I generally like to take note of those companies that increase their dividend greater than the rate of inflation plus have a forward yield greater than 2 percent. From there I research their sales and profits, market capitalization, debt ratios, return ratios, and earnings and dividend growth rates. If everything looks good, I begin accumulating a position in that company.
I've discovered over the years that companies that consistently increase their revenues, earnings and dividends are companies will increase my income and my net worth as I grow older. And that's the whole point of investing, isn't it? So if you're looking for ideas, like I'm always doing, then researching companies that are increasing their dividend may just be a great place to start.
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