Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) will trade ex-dividend on September 15th , meaning investors must own shares before this date to receive the upcoming payout. With a dividend yield around 3% , Coca-Cola remains one of the most reliable income Stocks on the market. The company is also a proud member of the Dividend Aristocrats , having raised its dividend for more than 25 consecutive years. This track record of consistency makes KO a cornerstone for dividend-focused Investors'. KO, I often refer to as, "The Knockout," has been increasing their Dividend since 1963 and became a Dividend Aristocrat, by standards, in 1988! What also makes KO dividends particularly attractive, for many including myself, is that they are potentially Q ualified Dividends , which can provide tax advantages when compared to interest from a Savings Account or other sources of Income. Qualified Dividends vs. Savings Account Interest The difference between qualified dividends and savings account interest, or o...
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