Dividend stocks are poised for an impressive win this year. The
Dow Jones US chooses dividends
stats are increasing by 5.5%, flying over
S&P 500
index, down 14.4% in total returns. Even more impressive, dividend stocks have left the tech industry heavy
Nasdaq Composite Index
26.7% reduction, in dust.
The disparity is not likely to last, as these performance trends tend to equalize or reverse—growth could return, dragging down the tech industry and other sectors that are otherwise unknown. large dividends. But some analysts expect dividend-paying stocks to continue to grow, betting that investors will favor their defensive qualities amid potential downturns and other market headwinds. .
