Dividend investing primed for a comeback

During volatile times, investors should consider adopting a more defensive approach and focus on established companies with a track record of generating steady revenues.

Sat, Jul 06, 2019 - 5:50 AM

Andy Budden

If you make an investment and the cash flows are unstable, that is when you risk experiencing a reduction in income. So the fundamental analysis as to whether a company can support the dividend should always be the first priority.

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LATELY, equity investors have had plenty to think about. Unresolved trade tensions, slower earnings growth and a late-cycle US economy suggest that market turbulence could be on the rise.

This could present a great opportunity for dividend-focused investing, which has been under pressure...