Consumer staples stocks
These stocks have a consistent record of unbroken dividend payments as well as steady increases in the payout ratio. This sector offers safety, generous yields, that will increase over time and price appreciation, that will enhance your overall return. Over the past 10 years, consumer staples sector has returned 13% annually. As an example, the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR (XLP) sector fund recently yielded 2.10%
