Imaginary Fund • Mid-2026

Stable Preservation Equity Fund

Capital Preservation • Reliable Income • Modest Growth

Low-to-Moderate Risk
Defensive Dividend Strategy

OBJECTIVE

Capital Preservation with income and inflation-beating growth through ultra-stable Dividend Kings & Aristocrats.

CORE HOLDINGS

  • JNJ • PG • CL
  • ED • NEE

RUNNER-UP ALTERNATIVES

Kimberly-Clark (KMB), PepsiCo (PEP), 3M (MMM)

Table of Contents

Fund Objective

The Stable Preservation Equity Fund (SPEF) is an imaginary, actively managed concentrated equity fund designed for investors seeking capital preservation as the primary goal, with secondary emphasis on generating income and modest growth to outpace inflation over the long term.

Investment Strategy

The fund invests exclusively in established Dividend Kings and Aristocrats. It employs equal weighting (20% allocation to each of five core holdings) and monthly dollar-cost averaging. Rebalancing occurs periodically.

Risk / Reward Profile

LOW-TO-MODERATE RISK

Significantly less volatile than the S&P 500. Strong downside protection in recessions.

REWARD POTENTIAL

Mid-single-digit dividend yields + modest capital appreciation.
Target long-term total return: 6–9% annualized.

Portfolio Holdings (Equal Weight: 20% Each)

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)

Healthcare • Dividend King (60+ years)

2.2% Yield

Global leader in pharmaceuticals and consumer health. Exceptional stability and innovation.

Procter & Gamble (PG)

Consumer Staples • Dividend King (70+ years)

2.9% Yield

Iconic household essentials with global brand dominance.

Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

Consumer Staples • Dividend King (63+ years)

2.4% Yield

Oral care and personal care leader with strong emerging markets presence.

Consolidated Edison (ED)

Utilities • Dividend Aristocrat

3.1% Yield

Regulated utility serving New York metro area.

NextEra Energy (NEE)

Utilities / Renewables • Dividend Aristocrat

2.7% Yield

Largest renewable energy producer with regulated utility base.

Base Case Moving Forward

Assuming equal 20% weights, the fund should deliver reliable dividend income growing 4–7% annually. In a moderate growth environment, expect low single-digit capital appreciation plus portfolio yields of ~2.7–3.0%, delivering total returns ahead of inflation with minimal drawdowns.

Additional Runner-Up Stocks

Considered for future inclusion, overweight, or as replacements. These stocks maintain similar defensive qualities and long dividend histories.

Kimberly-Clark (KMB)

Consumer Staples • Dividend Aristocrat

5.1% Yield

Maker of Huggies, Kleenex, and essential hygiene products with strong brand loyalty.

Excellent income focus and recession-resistant demand.

PepsiCo (PEP)

Beverages & Snacks • Dividend Aristocrat

3.5% Yield

Global leader in Pepsi, Gatorade, Lay’s, and Quaker with diversified revenue.

Strong global scale and consistent performance.

3M (MMM)

Diversified Industrials • Dividend King

2.0% Yield

Innovative products including Post-it, Scotch, and healthcare solutions.

Broad exposure with recovery strength and long dividend history.

Up the Risk: Higher Potential Risk/Reward Satellite Holdings

For investors willing to allocate 10–20% of the portfolio to these satellite positions for greater growth potential.

AbbVie (ABBV)

Healthcare / Biopharma • Dividend Growth

3.0% Yield

Strong pipeline (Skyrizi, Rinvoq). Past Performance: 1-Year ~20–21%, 5-Year strong.

Higher growth potential from innovative therapies.

Medtronic (MDT)

Medical Devices • Dividend Aristocrat

3.4% Yield

Innovation in cardiovascular & diabetes devices. 5-Year: mid-to-high teens cumulative.

Demographic tailwinds with moderate added volatility.

Duke Energy (DUK)

Utilities • Dividend Aristocrat

3.3% Yield

Scale + energy transition growth. Solid defensive returns.

Broader infrastructure upside.

Verizon (VZ)

Communication Services

6.1% Yield

High-yield telecom leader. 1-Year positive recovery.

Strong income with 5G/fiber potential.

Lowe’s (LOW)

Consumer Discretionary

2.1% Yield

Home improvement leader. Strong in housing booms.

Highest cyclical upside potential.

Disclaimer: This is a completely hypothetical and imaginary fund created for illustrative and educational purposes only. All performance numbers are approximate and historical as of mid-2026. Past performance does not guarantee future results. This is not investment advice. Please conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.