Author: George Budwell, The Motley Fool

Despite gaining 62.7% year- to- date, the stock trades at just 20 times earnings, compared with the S&P 500’s multiple of 24.

Each of these names have crushed the market and show no signs of slowing down.

In a world of constant change, its enduring appeal offers a rare sense of stability that might just make it the cornerstone your portfolio needs.

Spanning various sectors from technology to consumer discretionary, each pick is analyzed based on its dividend history, recent financial performance, and future growth prospects.

Delivering total returns of 212% with dividend reinvestment since its inception, it offers investors exposure to high-quality companies with a history of consistent dividend growth.