Mergent publishes the Dividend Achievers list of indices which constitute companies that have consistently increased dividend payments.
For example, the United Kingdom Dividend Achievers™ Index has the following features:
- Companies in the index must be incorporated in the UK.
- Companies must have increased their annual dividend payments for the last five or more consecutive years.
- Companies must also meet certain liquidity and investibility criteria.
Investors hunting for dividend stocks can refer to these indices to select potential candidates for investment.
To download the following Dividend Achievers Indices in Excel format click on the respective links:
Select Canadian Dividend Index
International Dividend Achievers Index