Realty Income has increased its dividend for 109 quarters in a row. Brookfield Infrastructure has raised its dividend every single year since its formation. Medtronic has increased its dividend payment for 47 straight years.

Compiled and published by Fortune Magazine, the Fortune 500 is an annual list that ranks the biggest US companies by revenue.

So you've got $1,000 (or $10,000 or $50,000) burning a hole in your pocket -- and you want to invest in some growth stocks. Great! Remember that it's best to spread your dollars across a bunch, so as not to have too many eggs in any one basket.

However, just because a famous investor owns a stock doesn't mean you should buy it. That said, Coca-Cola does indeed look like it's worth buying right now. Here's why.