Are You Missing Out on the Safer Stocks Smart Investors Are Buying Right Now?

Volatile markets test every investment strategy. Dividend-paying stocks and “high quality” stocks are often touted as safer havens when volatility strikes – but how have they actually performed in recent U.S. market turmoil? In this article, we take a deep dive into the historical behavior of dividend-focused stocks/ETFs and high-quality stocks during major market upheavals. We’ll examine:

• The 2008 Financial Crisis
• The 2020 COVID Crash and Recovery
• The 2022 Bear Market from Fed Rate Hikes
• The 2023 Growth-Fueled Recovery