The top 10 best stocks of the last decade
5 Dividend Growth Superstars up 1400% or more more since 2015
The 10 Best-Performing U.S. Stocks of the Last Decade – A Deep Dive
Over the past ten years, some U.S. stocks have delivered staggering returns. In this post, we highlight ten of the absolute best performers based purely on stock price appreciation. The number one spot will surprise no one: Nvidia, which has soared nearly 27,000% since early 2015, leaving the rest far behind. Nvidia also did one of the biggest dividend hikes last year with a 150% increase.
Key Takeaways:
Nvidia dominates with unparalleled growth, driven by AI and semiconductor demand.
Other well-known names include Netflix and Deckers Brands, which have also rewarded investors handsomely.
Three Dividend Heroes rank among the top 10 best-performing stocks of the last decade, with a total of 7 Dividend Heroes making the list of 16 stocks that have gained 1,000% or more since the end of 2014.
Two of these Dividend Heroes have also hiked the dividend by more than 1000% in the last decade.
Several high-quality dividend growth stocks feature in our top ten, showing that strong returns aren’t limited to high-flying tech stocks.
Dividend reinvestment can significantly boost total returns, potentially surpassing even stocks like Netflix, Deckers, and even Nvidia, given that Nvidia pays only a minimal dividend.
The Power of Dividend Growth
While high-growth stocks often steal the spotlight, dividend growth stocks can be silent wealth builders. Over time, reinvesting dividends compounds returns, making them an excellent choice for long-term investors. Many of the top stocks in this ranking have demonstrated both strong capital appreciation and increasing dividend payouts, offering a powerful one-two punch for investors.
Three Dividend Heroes rank among the top 10 best-performing stocks of the last decade including Broadcom (AVGO), with a total of seven Dividend Heroes making the list of 16 stocks that have gained 1,000% or more since the end of 2014.
It is no surprise to us (team DividendHike) that no less than 3 Dividend Heroes are included in the top 10 of biggest gainers from the last decade. Find out below which stocks they are!