Accruing the capital to hit that goal, particularly if it's of the four-figure or higher variety, right off the bat is another matter. Take the case of Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), one of the largest consumer staples companies by market cap. On Thursday, Oct. 15, the beloved soft drink stock hit an all-time high before settling at $92. The stock is up nearly 34% year to date, outperforming all "Magnificent Seven" stocks. It's expensive to grab $1,000 a year in dividends from Coca-Cola stock, but it is worth it. Image source: Getty Images.
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