Dividend paying stocks with sustainable and increasing payouts represent an attractive opportunity in today’s market, in our view. The S&P 500 Index has returned 59% from the beginning of 2023 through the end of May 2025. Growth stocks measured by the S&P 500 Growth Index have led the way with an 81% return over that period. Yet dividend stocks have lagged both indices significantly. The Dow Jones U.S. Select Dividend Index is up only 20% during that time. We believe there are several good reasons to increase exposure to dividend paying stocks today.

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