Dividends: Corporate Americas Gift to Investors

The video discusses the importance of dividends for US investors, highlighting that since World War II, dividend growth has outpaced inflation significantly. Dividends account for 51% of total returns, with the rest from stock appreciation. The video emphasizes the value of dividend-paying stocks and lists S&P 500 companies expected to increase dividends.

How much have total dividends paid out increased since World War Two?

What is the relationship between dividends and inflation as described in the text?

What percentage of total return do dividends account for according to the text?

What is the forecast for companies in the S&P 500 regarding dividend increases?

List some companies mentioned that are expected to increase dividends.