2 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stocks Down Year to Date to Buy and Hold Forever

More than a few companies that did well in the past are out of favor with investors. And that could spell opportunity. The S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.38%) has a lot of winners in its ranks, which is why the famous stock market barometer is up more than 31% since the start of 2024 as I write this. Yet in any collection numbering hundreds of stocks, there are bound to be some laggards, and that's the case with this closely watched index. As we prepare to leave this year behind, this is a look at a now-undervalued pair ...