re: Dividend stocks and DRIPs as a long term investment vehicle

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60% of that fund is 10 stocks....why not mimic it without paying for that expert advice thats all i advocate.

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Because if I want to add to each position I'm out $100. I rather just pay the fees at this point. It cheaper to me, and most other people, to utilize the ETF.

Saintforlife- SDY contains 60 stocks that have all increased their dividend every year for the last 25 years. Not necessarily a recommendation, but a good place to start.