The Five Year Stellar Stock Index (FYSSI) was developed using a proprietary formula that considers both 5 and 10 year total return, dividend increase, and earnings record.

The recently (semi-annually) reconstructed (Jun 31, 2026) Five Year Stellar Stock Index (FYSSI), composed of 54 stocks, appears below. The 5 year duration began with July 1, 2021 through Jun. 31, 2026. Data increases are based on a stock's 2020 - 2021 performance. Both 5 and 10 year total return numbers include dividend reinvestment. Dividend reinvestment can add as much as 30% to total return results. 

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The formal creation of the 5 Year Stellar Stock Index (FYSSI) began during 2020 and was based on the performance of stocks from 2016 through the end of 2020. The Five Year Stellar Stock Index and the Yield On Cost Gold Mine book was published under the impression that the data source for the total return figures did not include dividend reinvestment. The book's total return numbers (derived on Jan. 2024) DO include dividend reinvestment. 

 

The trailing twelve month (TTM) dividend yield data in the table below was based on Jun 31 , 2026 stock prices. 

Keep in mind that as time moves forward the economy and the market cycles, favoring different sectors, some stocks on the list may fall below the minimum requrements of the FYSSI during the coming months. There are 15 fewer stocks in this current edition of the FYSSI.

In the past 6 months, most of the major market indexes have reached new all time highs. Companies that have anything to do with tech, AI (artificial intelligence), and data center build-outs (think energy and infrastructure / construction) have seen increased activity and profitability. Dividend increases (a major FYSSI qualifier) may lag profitability with companies utilizing capital for expansion to meet increased production and demand. However, the FYSSI offers a look at some of the most profitable and investor lucrative stocks in the market. These companies must have a minimum 5 year, 100% dividend and total return increase and a minimum 200%, 10 year total return, but as you can see below, there are many stocks in the list that have much better numbers than that. 

Read the article entitled "The Five Year Stellar Stock Index versus The Dividend Aristocrats" under the Articles Tab to see just how good FYSSI stocks are.