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Why Anheuser-Busch Inbev is a Top 10 SAFE International Dividend Stock (BUD)

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Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE: BUD) has been named to the Dividend Channel ''International S.A.F.E. 10'' list, signifying an international stock with above-average ''DividendRank'' statistics including a strong 3.5% yield, as well as a superb track record of at least five years of dividend growth, according to the most recent ''DividendRank'' report.

According to the ETF Finder at ETF Channel, Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA is an underlying holding representing 0.86% of the Powershares International Dividend Achievers ETF (PID), which holds $13,458,225 worth of BUD shares.

Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA (NYSE: BUD) made the "Dividend Channel International S.A.F.E. 10" list because of these qualities: S. Solid return — hefty yield and strong DividendRank characteristics; A. Accelerating amount — consistent dividend increases over time; F. Flawless five year history — never a missed or lowered dividend; E. Enduring — at least a half-decade of dividend payments.

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The annualized dividend paid by Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA is $4.3472/share, currently paid in semi-annual installments, and its most recent dividend ex-date was on 04/29/2015. Below is a long-term dividend history chart for BUD, which the report stressed as being of key importance.


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BUD operates in the Beverages & Wineries sector, among companies like Coca-Cola Co (KO), and Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. (FMX).