Despite two major recessions in the past two decades, four healthcare companies—Johnson & Johnson, Abbott Laboratories, Medtronic, and Becton Dickinson—consistently raised their dividends each quarter. Their strong cash flows and inelastic demand for healthcare products like drugs, diagnostics, and devices helped sustain these increases. These companies offer defensive income options for investors seeking stability through economic downturns, with Medtronic providing the highest yield and Johnson & Johnson boasting the longest streak of dividend raises at 64 years. The outlook remains positive, though some risks like competition and business transitions exist.
JPMorgan's JEPI ETF has seen its monthly payouts decrease throughout 2026 despite the S&P 500 rallying strongly. JEPI's strategy of selling option premiums on low-volatility stocks limits upside gains, making it underperform in a calm, rising market....
The Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLV) offers broad healthcare exposure but delivers a low dividend yield around 1.5% due to its cap-weighted structure favoring large, lower-yield stocks like Eli Lilly. Directly owning top XLV holdings AbbVie,...
Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble have consistently increased their dividends through every U.S. recession since 1970, making them reliable income sources for retirees. These companies boast strong cash flows, solid balance sheets, a...
If you retire before age 62, Social Security won't pay benefits until then, leaving a gap in income. Three ETFs—SPYI, DGRW, and HDV—offer monthly or quarterly dividends to generate income during this period. SPYI provides high monthly yields through ...
