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Chicago, IL – November 15, 2018 - Stocks in this week’s article are Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS - Free Report) , Microsoft Corporation (MSFT - Free Report) , Anthem Inc. , ArcBest Corporation (ARCB - Free Report) and The Progressive Corporation (PGR - Free Report) .

5 Excellent Dividend Growth Stocks Worth Adding to Your Portfolio

Though rising yields have dampened the appeal for dividend investing, a niche corner of this space, comprising stocks that boast dividend growth, is still in vogue. Stocks with a strong history of dividend growth year over year form a healthy portfolio with greater scope of capital appreciation as opposed to simple dividend paying stocks or those that have high yields.

Dividend Growth: A Winning Strategy

Dividend growth stocks offer the best of both worlds –– potential for capital appreciation and rising income even in a volatile market. This is because these stocks belong to mature companies, which are less susceptible to large swings in the market, and simultaneously offer outsized payouts or sizable yields on a regular basis irrespective of the market direction.

Dividend growth reflects a sustainable business model, a long track of profitability, rising cash flows, good liquidity, a strong balance sheet and some value characteristics. All these superior fundamentals make dividend growth stocks promising investments for the long term. Further, a history of strong dividend growth indicates that a hike is likely in the future.

Though these stocks have a long history of outperformance compared with the broader stock market or any other dividend paying stock, it does not necessarily mean that they have the highest yields.

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