3111: The Dividend Aristocrats by Sean Owen with Mr. Money Mustache on Stock Market Investing
Apr 17, 2025
Explore the allure of Dividend Aristocrats, companies known for raising dividends for at least 25 years. Discover how these 'boring' stocks can provide stable income and long-term growth. Hear Warren Buffett's take on dividend growth investing through Coca-Cola, emphasizing patience over market fluctuations. Learn about the benefits of market strategies like the SPDR S&P Dividend ETF and the balance between immediate income and capital growth. Plus, get insights on the tax implications for higher earners in dividend investing.
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Power of Dividend Aristocrats
Dividend Aristocrats are companies that have consistently raised dividends for 25+ years, showing reliable income and financial strength.
These stocks tend to outperform the S&P 500 and provide stability even during recessions and market fluctuations.
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Buffett's Coca-Cola Dividend Story
Warren Buffett bought Coca-Cola shares in 1994 and experienced massive dividend growth income over time.
By 2021, dividends alone could exceed the original investment cost, showing the power of patience.
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Dividends Beat Market Noise
Focusing on dividends helps investors ignore market price fluctuations by valuing steady income over share price.
Reinvesting dividends during price dips buys more shares and compounds future dividend income.
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Written by Benjamin Graham, 'The Intelligent Investor' is a seminal work on value investing that has inspired millions since its original publication in 1949. The book emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between investing and speculation, calculating the intrinsic value of companies, and maintaining a margin of safety. The revised edition includes updated commentary by Jason Zweig, who provides modern examples and insights to help readers apply Graham's principles in today's market. Warren Buffett, a disciple of Graham, has praised the book as 'the best book about investing ever written'.
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Episode 3111:
Sean Owen highlights the powerful appeal of Dividend Aristocrats, companies that have raised their dividends for at least 25 consecutive years, demonstrating how these “boring” stocks can deliver exceptional long-term results and reliable income. Through Buffett’s Coca-Cola example and simple ETF options, the article makes a compelling case for patient investors seeking stability, compounding returns, and financial peace of mind.
"A company that pays steadily rising dividends is a company that makes so much money, year after year, that it simply can’t use it all."
"If a company ever misses a single dividend payment, or ever fails to give investors a raise, then it is booted out, and must start that 25-year clock all over again."
"When you stay focused on collecting your paychecks from the companies you own, rather than the share price, you can ignore the wild fluctuations in the stock market."
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