Investing in dividends: what are the risks?

Dividend investing is not without risk, contrary to popular belief, as equities are not fixed-income securities and dividends can be suspended at any time. To succeed with this strategy, it's crucial to focus on companies that regularly increase their dividends, and avoid those whose distributions stagnate or are too sensitive to economic cycles.

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American States Water (NYSE:AWR): 57 consecutive years of dividend increases

Discover our detailed analysis of American States Water (AWR), a major provider of water and electricity services serving over a million people in California and Arizona. Despite an impressive track record of dividend payouts and controlled volatility, current yields may not justify a new investment, although the stock remains worth holding for existing investors.

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