FYI: During the first nine months of 2018, there were 291 dividend increases by S&P 500 constituents, including 75 that occurred in the third quarter. Increases this year were widely spread across the now-11 GICS [Global Industry Classification Standard] sectors, a reminder that dividend ETFs can serve as a great vehicle for tapping into the equity income from large-caps.
Regards,
Ted
https://www.etf.com/sections/blog/dividends-grow-amid-rising-rates?nopaging=1
