There are still people who purchase stocks for dividends, based on their track records, performance, and financials. Starbucks, Target, Ultra, ... these are bel

There are still people who purchase stocks for dividends, based on their track records, performance, and financials. Starbucks, Target, Ultra, ... these are bellweather stocks that pay dividends and and actually act like businesses, and not casinos. Yes, the derivatives market is insanity and probably shouldn't exist, but there are legitimate companies building business and generating wealth based on a real business plan. Having been investing for the better part of 40 years, I've seen five big events happen, but in the long term bellweather and bluechip stocks have been non-casino investments. Don't let this recent every-ten-year cycle of hype (Doge, Crypto, GME) guide the intent of investing.