Inflation Persists: Dividend Aristocrats Offer Defensive Income
Sticky inflation, with headline PCE rising to 3.7%, is driving investors toward Dividend Aristocrats. These companies, with at least 25 consecutive years of dividend increases, offer income and pricing power amid persistent price pressures.
* Investors concerned about sticky inflation might consider Dividend Aristocrats for defensive income. * AbbVie offers a history of dividend compounding at 15% annually since 2013. * PepsiCo provides a 4% dividend yield alongside notably low market volatility.