2 Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever
When broader equities are volatile, it's tempting to focus on what's going to happen in the near term. That's why some investors resort to panic selling -- they anticipate that things will get even worse than they already are.However, one of the formulas for better-than-average long-term returns is to stick with your holding even when the going gets rough, unless there is some fundamental change to a company's investment thesis. In fact, even when the near-term is somewhat uncertain, it's still worth it to invest in corporations that can perform well over many decades.Let's consider two examples in the healthcare sector: Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Novartis (NYSE: NVS). These drugmakers have a lot to offer long-term, income-oriented investors.Continue reading
When broader equities are volatile, it's tempting to focus on what's going to happen in the near term. That's why some investors resort to panic selling -- they anticipate that things will get even worse than they already are.
However, one of the formulas for better-than-average long-term returns is to stick with your holding even when the going gets rough, unless there is some fundamental change to a company's investment thesis. In fact, even when the near-term is somewhat uncertain, it's still worth it to invest in corporations that can perform well over many decades.
Let's consider two examples in the healthcare sector: Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) and Novartis (NYSE: NVS). These drugmakers have a lot to offer long-term, income-oriented investors.
