Author: Brad Thomas, Wide Moat Research

In short, you pulled something off that I never thought I’d see. But it’s time to call it quits, there’s a better way forward.

The truth is far more nuanced and – for intelligent investors – potentially profitable.

Paying a 4.9% yield, this fund has produced 78% returns over the past three years, nearly 3 times better than the S&P 500.

A reliable dividend grower paying a 3.3% yield, it’s increased its payout every year since 2011.

Though their yields may be low right now, these names could have the financial strength to establish yearslong dividend growth streaks.