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Barron's recently released its list of 500 stocks ranked by revenue growth and return on capital. How do the top 100 stack up when ranked by Magic Formula statistics?

Yield does not come without a price, usually in the form of added risk and/or complexity. Ultimately, dividend growth investors realize that long-term and sustainable high-yield investments are grown over time. This is accomplished by purchasing high-quality dividend investments with a reasonable yield and a long history of growing their dividends, and waiting for the yield on cost to grow.

TJX Companies operates the T.J. Maxx, Marshall's, A.J. Wright, and HomeGoods stores in the U.S., and similar stores in Canada and Europe. There is no doubt that the merchandise in the stores is a bargain, but what about the stock?

There are winners and there are champions in every walk of life. The difference is subtle, but very real. A champion is driven for success and will not let anything stand in its way. Some dividend stocks can be classified as champions.