Is International Business Machines (IBM) the Best Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold?
We recently published a list of 15 Best Dividend Stocks To Buy and Hold. In this article, we are going to take a look at where International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:IBM) stands against other best dividend stocks to buy and hold.
In recent years, many investors have shifted their focus from dividend-paying stocks to high-growth secular-themed stocks that typically don’t offer dividends. However, history shows that investors shouldn’t overlook dividends. According to estimates by AGF Investments, the long-term case for dividend-paying equities is strong: if a dollar was invested in the broader market Index in 1927 without reinvesting dividends, it would be worth $243 today. In contrast, that same dollar with dividends…