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Investment Insights on Dividend Stocks
In 2024, the average S&P 500 company raised its dividend by 6.4%, with the inflation rate at 2.9%. Notably, companies like Nvidia announced a 150% dividend increase, yet provided a yield below 1% for shareholders before the announcement. In contrast, some companies are offering substantially higher yields, notably Essex Property Trust at 3.9%, Chevron at 4.4%, and Realty Income at 5.75%.
Essex Property Trust, based in San Mateo, California, is a real estate investment trust (REIT) managing 257 apartment communities, valued at $18 billion. Chevron, with a market cap of $312 billion, has raised its dividend by 33% since 2020. Realty Income, headquartered in San Diego, boasts a diversified portfolio worth over $85 billion, raising its monthly dividend consistently since 1994.
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