12 Safe Stocks to Buy for the Long Term in 2025

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3. Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 128

Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO) supplies semiconductor infrastructure software solutions. This company is a great investment prospect due to numerous factors. For example, as per the report for the fourth quarter of 2024, the quarterly common stock dividend increased by 11% from the prior quarter to $0.59 per share, which demonstrates positive financial health. In addition, the company has been surpassing the sector median of 2 years by 600% in 14 consecutive years of dividend growth. The company has also maintained 14 consecutive years of dividend payments, slightly outperforming the sector median of 12 years by 16%. This reflects Broadcom’s strong financial stability and commitment to rewarding shareholders over an extended period. Moreover, the company plans to launch its custom chip unit, which makes AI processors for cloud providers. This development aims to enhance semiconductor speeds amid escalating demand for generative artificial intelligence infrastructure. Lastly, VMware’s cloud and virtualization solutions have enabled Broadcom to expand its software offerings, resulting in a more substantial alignment between its hardware and software portfolios.

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