Dividend investing is one of the oldest and most reliable wealth-building strategies. Johnson and Johnson has paid and increased its dividend for over 60 consecutive years. Coca-Cola has been a dividend aristocrat since 1963 and Warren Buffett owns billions in shares. Realty Income pays monthly dividends and has increased them for over 25 consecutive years. Microsoft has grown its dividend aggressively as profits have surged with cloud and AI. Apple has a lower yield but enormous dividend growth potential. The Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF offers diversified dividend exposure in a single fund. Which is the best dividend investment for passive income in 2026?
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