10 Best S&P 500 Dividend Stocks to Invest In

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1. S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 106

S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) is a leading credit rating agency that plays a vital role in global financial markets by assessing the creditworthiness of debt issuers. It provides opinions on credit risk and on the ability and willingness of borrowers to meet their financial commitments. Investors depend on these assessments to better evaluate and manage risk.

Holding about 50% of the credit ratings market, S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) benefits from a strong competitive edge given how essential credit ratings are to the global economy. Backed by a stable, diversified business model and a healthy balance sheet, the company has raised its dividend for 53 straight years and is well positioned to continue that record.

On September 16, S&P Global Inc. (NYSE:SPGI) declared a quarterly dividend of $0.96 per share, which was in line with its previous dividend. The stock has a dividend yield of 0.76%, as recorded on September 21.

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