2024-06-16 14:47:27 ET
Summary
- Smoking causes cardiovascular diseases, even with minimal cigarette consumption. Nonetheless, its production has played a major role in America's history.
- Since 2005 Altria's stock performance has outperformed the S&P 500 but has stagnated since 2017.
- Altria's strategic shift towards e-vapor products and strong dividends make it a compelling option for income-focused investors.
Introduction
I don't smoke. I never tried a cigarette and don't recommend it to anyone.
After all, it's not healthy.
According to the CDC :
- Smoking causes stroke and coronary heart disease, which are among the leading causes of death in the United States.
- Even people who smoke fewer than five cigarettes a day can have early signs of cardiovascular disease.
- Smoking damages blood vessels and can make them thicken and grow narrower. This makes your heart beat faster and your blood pressure go up. Clots can also form.
That said, I don't have a problem with it. In a free country, people should be able to decide what's right for them. Smoking and drinking alcohol are two of the things that have been around for centuries....
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Altria With 9% Dividend Yield - Because America Was Built On Tobacco