John Buckingham had a feature section in Bottom Line Inc with the article, Dividend Stocks Make a Comeback.
John wrote, “Are you rattled by the threat of tariffs, inflation, political uncertainty and a slowing economy? Then it may be time to add some classic defensive plays favored by conservative investors to your portfolio—dividend-paying stocks.
This type of stock, typically from mature companies with stable earnings and steady but modest growth, has underperformed the broad market in recent years. But investment expert John Buckingham, principal and portfolio manager at Kovitz Wealth Management, thinks market dynamics are shifting and dividend stocks are poised for a comeback. So far in 2025, the Morningstar Dividend Yield Focus Index is up 4.87% versus 1.74% for the S&P 500 Index.* Buckingham believes dividend stocks can offer ballast and superior returns in today’s volatile environment.
Here’s why he thinks dividend-payers are a good long-term investment now…”
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