U.S. companies paid a record $164.3bn in Q1 dividends, up 7% YoY, led by Costco ($6.7bn) and Meta Platforms ($1.3bn).
U.S. companies paid a record-high $164.3bn in dividends in Q1, up 7% YoY, according to the Janus Henderson Global Dividend Index. Costco led with $6.7bn, while Meta Platforms made its first-ever dividend payment of $1.3bn. To tap into this income stream, invest in dividend stocks or ETFs. Two top choices: the ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF (NOBL) and the Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF (VYM).
June 01, 2024
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