Index investing has become popular due to difficulty in beating the S&P 500, but individual investors can find market-beating stocks like Walmart. Over the last five years, Walmart’s stock price gained 117.3%, outperforming the S&P 500 by 29.8 percentage points when factoring in dividends. The company’s strong performance is attributed to its low-cost business model, consistent dividend payouts, and strategic investments in customer experience. Despite not being on the top 10 list of best stocks, Walmart remains a solid investment option for long-term success in a challenging retail environment.

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