“The dividend aristocrats index tends to shine during bear markets and low return environments. However, it also pulls its weight when we are in a bull market too. It is the best of both worlds really,” notes the author of today’s article, who proceeds to identify the 57 companies that make up the Dividend Aristocrats index for 2019 – and which may serve as a list of stocks for further research and consideration. For these stocks – including the four new additions to the index – CLICK HERE.