Dividend Investing

Why Dividend Investing?

Dividends historically have been an important aspect of equity returns and may offer the potential for both an increase in income and capital appreciation. In a potentially low growth, low interest rate environment, dividends may provide a source of return in the equity markets.

Companies that continue to grow their dividends may be attractive investments in many different market environments. Increasing dividend payments may be signals of financial strength and growth prospects of a company and can demonstrate fiscal discipline on the part of a company's management. The bottom line: Companies that pay dividends must have the cash to do so, putting actual earnings in the pockets of investors. Dividend payments may help cushion returns in a declining market, and reinvesting dividends in a down market can be great for dollar cost averaging.

Global Dividend Investing

Global dividend investing offers:
A Larger Investment Universe
Broadens the pool from which to select dividend paying companies.

Increased Diversification*
Provides diversification at the country level, not just by sector and industry. As the world becomes increasingly connected, the opportunities for investing in global market leaders may become even greater. As global capital markets continue to develop, we may see even a greater percentage of market leaders headquartered outside of the U.S.

Global Dividend Culture
Exposure to foreign markets with a history of returning value to shareholders.

 

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Consider for:
Portfolio Diversification
All Weather
Hedging Rising Rates
Tax Efficiency
Inflation Protection
Investment Income