Frequently asked questions
What does the Dividend Aristocrats screen show?

The Dividend Aristocrats screen lists NSE- and BSE-listed stocks that currently meet a specific set of filters: Div Yield ≥ 2%, D/E < 1, ROE ≥ 10%. It is an automated, rules-based filter that surfaces companies matching those numbers — High yield with low debt. It is an informational research tool, not a curated list of recommendations.

What are the exact criteria for the Dividend Aristocrats screen?

A stock appears in Dividend Aristocrats when it satisfies Div Yield ≥ 2%, D/E < 1, ROE ≥ 10%. Every company in the list passes all of these conditions at the time of the most recent data refresh. You can open any stock to see how it meets each condition.

How often is the Dividend Aristocrats list updated?

The list is recalculated on our regular data-refresh cycle. Price- and volume-based screens update through the trading day, while fundamentals-based screens update as new financial data becomes available. The stocks shown reflect the latest available data, not a fixed or historical snapshot.

Can I customise or save the Dividend Aristocrats screen?

Yes. You can start from Dividend Aristocrats and adjust the thresholds, add or remove filters, and combine it with other conditions to build your own screen. Free users can run all presets and save a limited number of custom screens.

Are the stocks in Dividend Aristocrats buy or sell recommendations?

No. Dividend Aristocrats is a neutral, informational filter that shows which stocks currently match a mathematical set of conditions. It does not constitute investment advice and is not a buy, sell, or hold recommendation. Always do your own due diligence or consult a SEBI-registered investment adviser before investing.

Does a stock appearing in Dividend Aristocrats mean it is a good investment?

Not necessarily. Meeting the criteria only tells you the stock matches those specific numbers today — it says nothing about future performance, valuation fairness, or the quality of the underlying business. Treat the results as one input among many.

Is a high dividend yield always a good thing?

Not necessarily. Dividend yield is the annual dividend divided by the share price, so a very high yield can result from a falling share price rather than a generous dividend, and may be unsustainable if the company pays out more than it can afford. That is why some screens add payout-ratio and debt filters to focus on more sustainable payers.

Will these stocks definitely pay the dividend shown?

No. Dividend yields are based on the most recent declared or trailing dividends and current price. Companies can cut, suspend, or change dividends at any time depending on profits and board decisions. Past dividends do not guarantee future payouts.

Are these the same as global "Dividend Aristocrats"?

Globally, "Dividend Aristocrats" usually means companies with a long, unbroken record of raising dividends. Our screen adapts the spirit of that label for Indian stocks using current filters (yield ≥ 2%, D/E < 1, ROE ≥ 10%) rather than a multi-decade dividend-growth streak. It is provided for information only.