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Always The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE:KO)

Coca-Cola is a very special company from multiple pint of views. It owns the most valuable brand in the planet according to Interbrand, and an undisputed leadership position in the global soft drinks market. That powerful brand, coupled with a gigantic distribution network, protect Coke from the competition, and they also come in very handy when it comes to introducing new products into the global consumer markets.

The company has increased its dividends in each of the last 50 years, which is a remarkable track record of economic resiliency and financial strength. Think about it for a second, in 1962 the Beatles released their first single, Love me Do. If you had bought shares of Coke back them, you would have received increasing dividends in each of the following years, regardless of recessions and all kind of political scenarios.

By historical standards, Coca-Cola presents two very exciting characteristics, while dividends are at new highs; shares outstanding are at new lows. That speaks wonders about the company´s focus on returning its big and growing cash flows to shareholders.

Bottom Line

A company that makes a lot of money is a wonderful thing, and a company which distributes a big chunk of that money can be an even better investment alternative.

The article 3 Blue Chips Showing You the Money originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Andrés Cardenal.

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