3 Stocks That Have Made Investors Money in 18 of the Past 20 Years

3 Stocks That Have Made Investors Money in 18 of the Past 20 Years

Investing in the stock market requires patience. The following trio of stocks have delivered a positive annual total return -- including dividends paid -- in at least 18 of the past 20 years (i.e., since Dec. 31, 2001). The first stock that's been nearly automatic for investors over the past two decades is warehouse club Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST).