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1 month agoCoke vs Pepsi: Which Dividend Is Actually Safer?
Coca-Cola's 64-year dividend streak appears safer than PepsiCo's despite both being Dividend Kings, as Coca-Cola's forward cash flow supports dividends while PepsiCo faces tighter dividend math from declining earnings.
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2 months agoCaterpillar's 30% Payout Ratio Shows Why Its Dividend Can Survive the Next Recession
Caterpillar Inc ( NYSE: CAT) manufactures heavy equipment that builds the world's infrastructure. The company just paid $1.51 per share in January 2026, bringing its annual dividend to $6.04 (up from $5.84 in 2025). That 3.4% increase extends a 15-year streak of annual raises. With a yield under 1%, you're not buying CAT for income today. You're buying it for what the dividend becomes over the next decade.
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3 months agoThe Tiny $1.3b High Yield ETF That Retirees Should Consider Now | DHS
The WisdomTree U.S. High Dividend Fund ( NYSEARCA:DHS) offers retirees monthly income and capital appreciation. With $1.3 billion in assets and a 3.46% yield, this ETF holds diversified high-dividend U.S. equities. The fund's defensive tilt (41% in consumer staples, healthcare, and utilities) provides stability, while its 0.38% expense ratio keeps costs low. DHS delivers monthly distributions, attractive for retirees managing cash flow. Over the past year, the fund combined its 3.46% yield with 14.15% price appreciation for approximately 17.6% total return.
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