IBM joined the elite Dividend Champions with their dividend increase in May which completed 25 straight years of dividend increases. I look at whether or not it is time for dividend investors to add it to their portfolios.

There are ETFs that cover pretty much any groupings one can think of and that includes issues of interest to long term investors. I look at four ETFs that are geared toward the prudent dividend growth investor.

Dividend investing is not just for those who wish to actively research and select companies. Some mutual funds are focused on dividend companies and offer diversification to the investor’s portfolio.