Is It Okay to Hold a Stock Forever Just for the Dividends?
“Is it really profitable if I don’t sell, and just hold onto a stock for decades?”
Many investors ask this question, even when the stock they are holding continues to pay dividends regularly.
However, some of the most successful investors build wealth not by frequent trading but by owning cash-generating businesses.
Let us look at why holding a stock for its dividend is not only okay but is a good long-term investment strategy.
Why This Question Comes Up So Often
Investors tend to place a heavier focus on visible capital gains than on the quieter mechanics in long-term wealth creation.
They question whether it is really a profit if they don’t sell the stock as share price movements are…
