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Get paid to invest with this collection of dividend champions. These carefully selected companies have proven track records of sharing profits with shareholders, creating a reliable stream of income that feels like receiving a regular paycheck from your investments.

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Han Tan | Market Analyst

Updated 1 day ago | Published at June 17

Top Picks from This Group

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SCM

STELLUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT C

SCM

Current price

$14.53

Offers high-yield debt investments in middle-market companies, providing shareholders with steady income distributions.

BDJ

BLACKROCK ENHANCED EQTY DVD

BDJ

Current price

$8.83

Focuses on dividend-paying equities and uses an option writing strategy to generate enhanced income for its investors.

GDV

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

GDV

Current price

$26.45

Invests in a diversified portfolio of dividend-paying stocks with the specific goal of providing a high level of total return, emphasizing income.

About This Group of Stocks

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Our Expert Thinking

This portfolio focuses on companies with decades-long histories of paying and increasing dividends. These industry leaders operate in defensive sectors—utilities, consumer staples, and healthcare—making them resilient through economic cycles and providing shareholders with a dependable income stream.

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What You Need to Know

These stocks are selected for stability and reliable cash flow, not explosive growth. They serve as defensive positions that can buffer against market volatility while providing predictable income. Many investors reinvest these dividends to compound returns over time, creating a snowball effect.

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Why These Stocks

Each company was chosen for its proven financial discipline and multi-decade commitment to shareholder returns. These aren't just dividend payers—they're dividend growers with established business models, strong cash generation, and the financial strength to maintain payments through various market conditions.

Group Performance Snapshot

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Stocks Rated Buy by Analysts

8 of 14 assets in this group are rated Buy by professional analysts.

Source: Analyst sentiment is provided by Refinitiv Ltd, a global leader in financial market data with over 40k business clients. Refinitiv Ltd is an independent third party to Nemo. This is not advice.

Why You'll Want to Watch These Stocks

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Regular Paychecks From Your Investments

These companies don't just promise returns—they deliver them directly to your account as cash dividends. It's like getting a paycheck simply for being a shareholder.

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Sleep-Well-At-Night Investments

When markets get bumpy, dividend champions often provide stability. These established companies have weathered economic storms while maintaining their commitment to shareholder payments.

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The Magic of Compounding Income

Reinvesting these dividends can create a powerful snowball effect over time. Each payment buys more shares, which generate more dividends—potentially turning a modest investment into significant wealth.

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