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Technology companies are typically not great for dividends. This is because they often prioritize reinvesting their profits, leaving shareholders with little payout.

Texas Instruments, a semiconductor design company, is one of the few Aristocrats in this sector, making it one of the safer investment choices. Microsoft is on its way to becoming an aristocrat, having consistently increased dividends for over 10 years. For the most part, however, investing in technology companies can be very risky due to their experimental nature.

Source: Startupanz